Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/884,014

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

LANGHORNE, NICHOLAS PATRICK

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 9 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LANGHORNE, NICHOLAS PATRICK View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allow Rate

8 granted / 9 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§103

57.1%

+17.1% vs TC avg

§102

13.2%

-26.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 9 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 09, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 09, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 3 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.0%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 9 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.