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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/290,926

DETERMINING A TARGET POLICY FOR MANAGING AN ENVIRONMENT

Non-Final OA
Filed
Jan 22, 2024
Priority
Jul 23, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTSE2021050748
Examiner
RIVERA VARGAS, MANUEL A
Art Unit
2857
Tech Center
2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems
Assignee
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
81%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
6m
Est. Remaining
93%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 641 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVERA VARGAS, MANUEL A View full profile →
Grants 81% — above average
81%
Career Allowance Rate
520 granted / 641 resolved
+13.1% vs TC avg
Moderate +12% lift
Without
With
+11.8%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 0m
Avg Prosecution
25 currently pending
Career history
668
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
22.5%
-17.5% vs TC avg
§103
30.3%
-9.7% vs TC avg
§102
30.0%
-10.0% vs TC avg
§112
13.1%
-26.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 641 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 22, 2024
Application Filed
Apr 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
81%
Grant Probability
93%
With Interview (+11.8%)
3y 0m (~6m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 641 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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