Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/993,693

RADIO BASE STATION AND TERMINAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 13, 2025

Priority

Jul 22, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022028533

Examiner

DUONG, OANH

Art Unit

2441

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 599 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

479 granted / 599 resolved

+22.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

620

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 599 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 13, 2025

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 9m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 599 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.