Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/766,971

MULTI-LINK COMMUNICATION METHOD AND MULTI-LINK DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 09, 2024

Priority

Jan 10, 2022 — CN 202210023124.6 +1 more

Examiner

CARDONE, JASON D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

41 granted / 47 resolved

+27.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

87.5%

+47.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 09, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (-2.7%)

2y 5m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.