Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/909,641

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

KIM, ETHAN DANIEL

Art Unit

2658

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +28.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 112 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, ETHAN DANIEL View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

87 granted / 112 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

124

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 112 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.4%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 112 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.