Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/780,346

Untitled Application

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Examiner

GILLIS, BRIAN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +26.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 265 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GILLIS, BRIAN J View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

188 granted / 265 resolved

+10.9% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

3 currently pending

Career history

267

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

76.5%

+36.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 265 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+26.2%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 265 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.