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Last updated: August 30, 2026
Application No. 18/967,238

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PROVISIONING SECURITY MECHANISM

Non-Final OA
Filed
Dec 03, 2024
Priority
Dec 05, 2023 — GB 2318539.0
Examiner
FAROOQUI, QUAZI
Art Unit
2491
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Nokia Corporation
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
83%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
10m
Est. Remaining
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FAROOQUI, QUAZI View full profile →
Grants 83% — above average
83%
Career Allowance Rate
385 granted / 464 resolved
+25.0% vs TC avg
Moderate +15% lift
Without
With
+14.9%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 7m
Avg Prosecution
8 currently pending
Career history
467
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
11.1%
-28.9% vs TC avg
§103
62.7%
+22.7% vs TC avg
§102
15.8%
-24.2% vs TC avg
§112
6.1%
-33.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 464 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 03, 2024
Application Filed
Dec 03, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Apr 09, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
83%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+14.9%)
2y 7m (~10m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 464 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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