Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/911,084

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

FIELDS, COURTNEY D

Art Unit

2436

Tech Center

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Assignee

T-Mobile Usa Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.8% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 656 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FIELDS, COURTNEY D View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

552 granted / 656 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

685

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§103

42.0%

+2.0% vs TC avg

§102

27.0%

-13.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 656 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Feb 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-4.8%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 656 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.