Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/771,500

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Examiner

KIDANE, MEHERET WOLDEGEBREAL

Art Unit

Tech Center

InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +23.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 23 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIDANE, MEHERET WOLDEGEBREAL View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 23 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.2%

+51.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 23 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.5%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 23 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.