Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/757,794

DATA MINIMIZATION IN NETWORK FUNCTION TO NETWORK FUNCTION COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Jul 28, 2023 — IN 202311050894

Examiner

TOWFIGHI, AFSHAWN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 971 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TOWFIGHI, AFSHAWN M View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

852 granted / 971 resolved

+27.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

983

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

64.2%

+24.2% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 971 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/566,675

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/446,376

Patent 12659785

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+8.9%)

2y 6m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 971 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.