Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/762,932

L4S SERVICE IN A PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Priority

Jul 04, 2023 — EU 23183366.6

Examiner

ISMAIL, OMAR S

Art Unit

2635

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 819 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISMAIL, OMAR S View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

748 granted / 819 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

835

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

67.6%

+27.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 819 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.9%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 819 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.