Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/921,306

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BLANKENAGEL, BRYAN S

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +33.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 387 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BLANKENAGEL, BRYAN S View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

259 granted / 387 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

407

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§103

85.6%

+45.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 387 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 387 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.