Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/819,701

USE FOR PASSIVE RADIOS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Sep 18, 2023 — FI 20236032

Examiner

HOFFMAN, BRANDON S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1267 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOFFMAN, BRANDON S View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1147 granted / 1267 resolved

+30.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

1280

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.6%

-31.4% vs TC avg

§103

35.4%

-4.6% vs TC avg

§102

33.3%

-6.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1267 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+6.3%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1267 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.