Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/753,503

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING UPLINK REFERENCE SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Priority

Feb 15, 2019 — RE 10-2019-0017611 +2 more

Examiner

PHUNKULH, BOB A

Art Unit

2412

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 945 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHUNKULH, BOB A View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

845 granted / 945 resolved

+31.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

974

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

63.9%

+23.9% vs TC avg

§102

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 945 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.3%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 945 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.