Last updated: September 01, 2026

Application No. 18/948,171

UPSAMPLING OF NETWORK TRAFFIC TRACES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 14, 2024

Priority

Nov 27, 2023 — FI 20236309

Examiner

THOMAS, WILFRED

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +30.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 280 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS, WILFRED View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

216 granted / 280 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

320

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

73.6%

+33.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 280 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

17/664,707

Patent 12665651

ACTIVE BEAM MANAGEMENT, CONFIGURATION, AND CAPABILITY SIGNALING

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/770,057

Patent 12641615

TERMINAL DEVICE, BASE STATION APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

4y 1m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/969,854

Patent 12634040

Frequency Hopping in Multiple Transmission and Reception Points

3y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.3%)

3y 1m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 280 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.