Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/781,212

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

AFSHAR, KAMRAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 283 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

190 granted / 283 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

295

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.4%

+20.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 283 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+12.6%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 283 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.