Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 19/053,827

METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORK PACKET DIFFERENTIATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 14, 2025

Examiner

GILLIS, BRIAN J

Art Unit

2472

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

InterDigital Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +25.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 270 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GILLIS, BRIAN J View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

193 granted / 270 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

276

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§103

43.6%

+3.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§112

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 270 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 14, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+25.5%)

4y 0m (~2y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 270 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.