Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/598,379

System and Method for Optimal Serverless Deployment of Analytics Tasks Across Hierarchical Edge Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Priority

Mar 09, 2023 — EU 23160984.3

Examiner

NGUYEN, VAN H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 859 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

767 granted / 859 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

878

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§103

43.6%

+3.6% vs TC avg

§102

37.0%

-3.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 859 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 07, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.4%)

3y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 859 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.