Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/909,362

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

FOTAKIS, ARISTOCRATIS

Art Unit

2633

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 747 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

533 granted / 747 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

781

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

53.7%

+13.7% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 747 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Jan 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.8%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 747 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.