Last updated: October 26, 2026

Application No. 18/881,260

ENHANCED UNKNOWN SECONDARY CELL ACTIVATION FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 03, 2025

Priority

Aug 03, 2022 — provisional 63/394,910 +2 more

Examiner

MERED, HABTE

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 798 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MERED, HABTE View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

675 granted / 798 resolved

+26.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

819

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§103

53.0%

+13.0% vs TC avg

§102

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 798 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 03, 2025

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+12.6%)

2y 11m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 798 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.