Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/971,934

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

DINH, KHANH Q

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 733 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DINH, KHANH Q View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

613 granted / 733 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

747

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

49.1%

+9.1% vs TC avg

§102

41.3%

+1.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 733 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+4.5%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 733 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.