Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/908,417

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

HEFLIN, HARRISON JAMES RIEL

Art Unit

3665

Tech Center

T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 146 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

107 granted / 146 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

170

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 146 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 04, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 146 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.