Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/768,853

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

KRUEGER, KENT K

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 458 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KRUEGER, KENT K View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

402 granted / 458 resolved

+27.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

475

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.3%

+36.3% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 458 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 458 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.