Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/830,409

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

WANG, YAOTANG

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 481 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WANG, YAOTANG View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 481 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

502

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

92.7%

+52.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 481 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.3%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 481 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.