Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/785,069

SIDELINK TRANSMISSION METHOD, TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2024

Priority

Jan 28, 2022 — CN 202210106500.8 +1 more

Examiner

LOPATA, ROBERT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 975 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOPATA, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

873 granted / 975 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+1.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

983

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

43.0%

+3.0% vs TC avg

§102

33.6%

-6.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 975 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+1.6%)

2y 3m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 975 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.