Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/169,261

ACCESS NETWORK DISCOVERY AND SELECTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 15, 2023

Priority

Feb 18, 2022 — IN 202211008581

Examiner

LALCHINTHANG, VANNEILIAN

Art Unit

2414

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Sterlite Technologies Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 415 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LALCHINTHANG, VANNEILIAN View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

328 granted / 415 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

445

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

97.9%

+57.9% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 415 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 15, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+13.6%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 415 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.