Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/885,246

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 28, 2021 — continuation of 12/127,232

Examiner

HOANG, THAI D

Art Unit

Tech Center

T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 654 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

566 granted / 654 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

672

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

53.6%

+13.6% vs TC avg

§102

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 654 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (-1.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 654 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.