Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/895,061

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING COVERAGE OF MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION (MTC) DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 24, 2024

Priority

Oct 05, 2012 — provisional 61/710,315 +6 more

Examiner

OVEISSI, MANSOUR

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 910 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

755 granted / 910 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

943

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§103

54.9%

+14.9% vs TC avg

§102

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§112

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 910 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 24, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+11.8%)

3y 0m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 910 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.