Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/855,621

TERMINAL BEHAVIOR CONTROL FOR NETWORK REGISTRATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Priority

Apr 12, 2022 — IN 202241021873 +1 more

Examiner

KURIAN, ANDREW SHAJI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 21 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KURIAN, ANDREW SHAJI View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

15 granted / 21 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -8% lift

Without

With

+-8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

73.8%

+33.8% vs TC avg

§102

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 21 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 09, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

63%

With Interview (-8.3%)

3y 4m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 21 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.