Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/810,325

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

VIEAUX, GARY C

Art Unit

2638

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 700 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VIEAUX, GARY C View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

552 granted / 700 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

726

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

35.5%

-4.5% vs TC avg

§102

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

§112

26.4%

-13.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 700 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 700 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.