Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/985,256

Spatial Audio Communication

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 18, 2024

Priority

Dec 19, 2023 — GB 2319496.2

Examiner

SNIEZEK, ANDREW L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1234 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SNIEZEK, ANDREW L View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1049 granted / 1234 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

1258

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

37.4%

-2.6% vs TC avg

§102

33.3%

-6.7% vs TC avg

§112

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1234 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 18, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.5%)

1y 11m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1234 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.