Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/876,485

AUTHENTICATION METHODS FOR SBA-ENABLED DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 18, 2024

Priority

Jul 11, 2022 — provisional 63/388,116 +2 more

Examiner

WYCHE, MYRON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 849 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

721 granted / 849 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

854

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

63.1%

+23.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.8%

-17.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 849 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 18, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/309,191

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2y 7m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 6m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 849 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.