Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/811,271

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

KWAN, MATTHEW K

Art Unit

2482

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.8% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 70% grant rate with +33.8% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 370 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KWAN, MATTHEW K View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

261 granted / 370 resolved

+10.5% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

388

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

90.0%

+50.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 370 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 17, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 17, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.8%)

2y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 370 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.