Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/301,238

SECURITY ASSESSMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 16, 2023

Priority

Oct 15, 2020 — continuation of PCTCN2020121303

Examiner

JEUDY, JOSNEL

Art Unit

2438

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -16.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-16.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 794 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

665 granted / 794 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -17% lift

Without

With

+-16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

811

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

46.2%

+6.2% vs TC avg

§103

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 794 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 01, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 31, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 02, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Feb 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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5y 0m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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2y 0m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (-16.7%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 794 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.