Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/889,793

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

ALI, SHAWKAT M

Art Unit

2633

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +20.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 653 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALI, SHAWKAT M View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

581 granted / 653 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

663

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.4%

+25.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 653 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 19, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.5%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 653 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.