Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/168,328

NETWORK ENCODING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2023

Priority

Aug 14, 2020 — CN 202010820352.7 +1 more

Examiner

EGAN KEARNS, PHILLIP JUSTIN

Art Unit

2416

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +41.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 16 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EGAN KEARNS, PHILLIP JUSTIN View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 16 resolved

+10.8% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.1%

+55.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 16 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 08, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 09, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 03, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.7%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 16 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

NETWORK ENCODING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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