Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/903,695

AUDIO CANCELLATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 01, 2024

Priority

Oct 16, 2023 — GB 2315771.2

Examiner

MEI, XU

Art Unit

2695

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 837 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

715 granted / 837 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

850

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

59.1%

+19.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 837 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 01, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/210,790

Patent 12652493

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+6.0%)

3y 3m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 837 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.