Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/887,235

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

AZIMA, SHAGHAYEGH

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 371 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

301 granted / 371 resolved

+21.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

391

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.8%

+43.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 371 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 371 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.