Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/837,143

POSITIONING ANCHOR SELECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 24, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2022054692

Examiner

SABOURI, MAZDA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 636 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

491 granted / 636 resolved

+17.2% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

667

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

86.5%

+46.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 636 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+16.8%)

3y 1m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 636 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.