Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/268,693

IP TELEPHONE SYSTEM, TRAFFIC CONTROL METHOD, TRAFFIC CONTROL PROGRAM, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 21, 2023

Priority

Dec 23, 2020 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2020048290

Examiner

VIDAL CARPIO, MARIELA

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 285 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VIDAL CARPIO, MARIELA View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

219 granted / 285 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

305

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 285 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 21, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

77%

With Interview (+0.1%)

3y 2m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 285 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.