Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/988,420

METHOD FOR MULTI-FACTOR USER AUTHENTICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2023 — FI 20236421

Examiner

WILLIAMS, CLAYTON R

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -5.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-5.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 686 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIAMS, CLAYTON R View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

561 granted / 686 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-5.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

700

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

74.7%

+34.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 686 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (-5.1%)

2y 7m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 686 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.