Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/960,478

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Examiner

SUN, MICHAEL

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 779 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

689 granted / 779 resolved

+28.4% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

786

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

55.1%

+15.1% vs TC avg

§102

34.5%

-5.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 779 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (-1.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 779 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.