Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/771,360

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

KIM, ANDREW CHANUL

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -3.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-3.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 31 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, ANDREW CHANUL View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 31 resolved

-24.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-3.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.4%

+56.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 31 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

32%

With Interview (-3.0%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 31 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.