Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/790,332

DETERMINING RADIO CHAIN UTILIZATION FOR SPECTRUM SHARING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 31, 2024

Priority

Aug 16, 2023 — EU 23191590.1

Examiner

MAGLOIRE, VLADIMIR

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +21.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 377 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAGLOIRE, VLADIMIR View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

257 granted / 377 resolved

+8.2% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

79.7%

+39.7% vs TC avg

§102

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 377 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+21.9%)

3y 6m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 377 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.