Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/890,406

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

LERNER, MARTIN

Art Unit

2658

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 984 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LERNER, MARTIN View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

768 granted / 984 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1008

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§103

53.2%

+13.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 984 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.5%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 984 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.