Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/860,446

EXTEND SYSTEM INFO BROADCAST RESOURCE BLOCK NUMBER FOR REDUCED CAPABILTIES ENHANCEMENT COVERAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 25, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022089669

Examiner

ULYSSE, JAEL M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 672 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ULYSSE, JAEL M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 672 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

697

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

51.6%

+11.6% vs TC avg

§102

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 672 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 25, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+4.6%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 672 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.