Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/887,018

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

SUN, HAI TAO

Art Unit

2616

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 479 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUN, HAI TAO View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

350 granted / 479 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

512

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

65.9%

+25.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 479 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.0%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 479 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.