Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/844,362

BGA Radio Frequency Module, Substrate for BGA Radio Frequency Module and Optical Communication Module

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 05, 2024

Priority

Mar 09, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022010287

Examiner

BURNS, TREMESHA WILLIS

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 867 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BURNS, TREMESHA WILLIS View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

673 granted / 867 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

887

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

47.2%

+7.2% vs TC avg

§102

49.9%

+9.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 867 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 867 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.