Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/885,349

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

YANG, YI-SHAN

Art Unit

3798

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +57.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 380 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANG, YI-SHAN View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allow Rate

262 granted / 380 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+57.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

427

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§103

37.3%

-2.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

§112

32.8%

-7.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 380 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.2%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 380 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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