Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/797,134

DOWNLINK CONTROL CHANNEL SIGNALING FOR UL COEXISTENCE OF MULTIPLE SERVICE TYPES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 07, 2024

Priority

Nov 13, 2018 — provisional 62/760,339 +2 more

Examiner

ROBERTS, BRIAN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 746 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBERTS, BRIAN S View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

635 granted / 746 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

754

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

51.2%

+11.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

27.6%

-12.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 746 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/442,946

Patent 12677180

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Patent 12677336

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Patent 12676690

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.2%)

2y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 746 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.