Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/917,406

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

HAMMONDS, MARCUS C

Art Unit

Tech Center

T-Mobile Innovations LLC

Assignee

T-Mobile USA Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +29.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 500 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

355 granted / 500 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

524

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

73.0%

+33.0% vs TC avg

§102

22.1%

-17.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 500 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 500 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.