Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/952,838

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

MASKULINSKI, MICHAEL C

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 764 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

681 granted / 764 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

43.2%

+3.2% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

14.7%

-25.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 764 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 06, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+9.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 764 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.