Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/771,919

TECHNIQUES FOR LOGICAL CHANNEL RESTRICTION CONSIDERING LISTEN BEFORE TALK FOR SIDELINK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 12, 2024

Priority

Jul 13, 2023 — provisional 63/526,602

Examiner

MORLAN, ROBERT M

Art Unit

2409

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 490 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MORLAN, ROBERT M View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

362 granted / 490 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

510

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

80.1%

+40.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 490 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+15.9%)

3y 0m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 490 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.