Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/853,155

Access Network System, Transmission Method, and Related Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 29, 2022

Priority

Dec 30, 2019 — CN 201911403283.3 +1 more

Examiner

DEFAUW, THAD N

Art Unit

2412

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 257 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEFAUW, THAD N View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

214 granted / 257 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

276

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

43.3%

+3.3% vs TC avg

§102

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

§112

24.4%

-15.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 257 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2022

Application Filed

Nov 04, 2024

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jan 22, 2025

Response Filed

Jun 13, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Aug 11, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 13, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Oct 21, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/950,746

Patent 12490136

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1y 0m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

17/766,886

Patent 12452915

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3y 6m to grant Granted Oct 21, 2025

17/671,572

Patent 12432697

METHOD AND COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING SIDELINK TRANSMISSION RESOURCE

3y 7m to grant Granted Sep 30, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 257 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.