Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/178,532

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 09, 2019 — provisional 62/945,618 +2 more

Examiner

WELLS, KENNETH B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1417 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WELLS, KENNETH B View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1221 granted / 1417 resolved

+26.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

1453

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

60.6%

+20.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.1%

-25.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1417 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+2.6%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1417 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.