Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/914,701

MESSAGE PREVIEW IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 14, 2024

Priority

Sep 14, 2022 — CN 202211113944.0 +1 more

Examiner

MCDOWELL, JR, MAURICE L

Art Unit

2612

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 929 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCDOWELL, JR, MAURICE L View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

804 granted / 929 resolved

+24.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

940

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§103

71.1%

+31.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 929 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 11m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 929 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.