Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/861,328

METHOD RELATED TO INTER-CELL BEAM OPERATION, USER EQUIPMENT, AND NETWORK DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 29, 2024

Priority

Apr 29, 2022 — provisional 63/336,944 +1 more

Examiner

AHMED, ATIQUE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 476 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

384 granted / 476 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

505

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 476 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 29, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 9m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 476 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.