Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/806,455

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

BEE, ANDREW W.

Art Unit

2677

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +31.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEE, ANDREW W. View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

500 granted / 684 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

685

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

74.5%

+34.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.