Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/790,801

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 31, 2024

Priority

Aug 04, 2023 — EU 23189851.1

Examiner

COSME, NATASHA W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 605 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

486 granted / 605 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

628

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.1%

+45.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 605 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+14.1%)

3y 1m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 605 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.