Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/280,047

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PERFORMING DATA TRANSMISSIONS IN RRC INACTIVE STATE BY USER EQUIPMENT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 01, 2023

Priority

Apr 01, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0042741 +1 more

Examiner

KURIAN, ANDREW SHAJI

Art Unit

2464

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -10.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-10.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 11 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KURIAN, ANDREW SHAJI View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

9 granted / 11 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -11% lift

Without

With

+-10.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

73.4%

+33.4% vs TC avg

§102

26.0%

-14.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 11 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 01, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

71%

With Interview (-10.7%)

3y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 11 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.