Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/847,965

NR RELAYS- METHODS FOR MULTI-PATH DISCOVERY, RELAY SELECTION, AND NETWORK REPORTING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 17, 2024

Priority

Apr 05, 2022 — provisional 63/327,578 +3 more

Examiner

KHAN, MEHMOOD B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +22.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 600 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KHAN, MEHMOOD B View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

414 granted / 600 resolved

+9.0% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

644

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§103

50.1%

+10.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

§112

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 600 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 17, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+22.4%)

3y 2m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 600 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.