Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/761,124

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MOREAU, AUSTIN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +27.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 351 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MOREAU, AUSTIN J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

273 granted / 351 resolved

+17.8% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

373

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 351 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 351 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.