Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/943,778

APPARATUS & METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 11, 2024

Priority

Nov 13, 2023 — GB 2317343.8

Examiner

ZHU, ZHIMEI

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +36.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 292 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

227 granted / 292 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

303

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

93.7%

+53.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 292 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 11, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.6%)

2y 8m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 292 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.