Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/847,884

LOCATION SERVICE ENHANCEMENT BASED ON USAGE OF AN USER PLANE INTERFACE WITH A TERMINAL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 17, 2024

Priority

Mar 28, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022083504

Examiner

KHIRODHAR, MAHARISHI V

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 818 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KHIRODHAR, MAHARISHI V View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

715 granted / 818 resolved

+27.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

827

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§103

61.1%

+21.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 818 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 17, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.6%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 818 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.