Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/569,807

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SERVICE UPGRADING OF NETWORK SLICES, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Priority

Jun 18, 2021 — CN 202110681421.5 +1 more

Examiner

FIORILLO, JAMES N

Art Unit

2444

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +35.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 456 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FIORILLO, JAMES N View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

392 granted / 456 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

482

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

96.2%

+56.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 456 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.7%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 456 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.