Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/962,721

COMMUNICATION MODULE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THE COMMUNICATION MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 27, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2023 — EU 23216738.7

Examiner

KIM, HEE SOO

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 554 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

438 granted / 554 resolved

+21.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

586

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§103

75.2%

+35.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 554 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 27, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-0.5%)

2y 11m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 554 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.