Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/595,580

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Examiner

ULLAH, SHARIF E

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Transportation IP Holdings, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 454 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ULLAH, SHARIF E View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 454 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

§103

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 454 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 05, 2024

Application Filed

Feb 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/578,146

Patent 12621133

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTUM-SECURE MICROGRIDS

2y 3m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/146,281

Patent 12602518

INTEGRATING A DOCUMENT SIGNATURE SYSTEM WITH AN ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

3y 3m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/653,362

Patent 12603863

Hybrid Cryptography Virtual Private Networks

1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 454 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.