Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/626,195

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING NETWORK ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION IN COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Apr 04, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0044364 +1 more

Examiner

POLLACK, MELVIN H

Art Unit

2445

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 726 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POLLACK, MELVIN H View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

624 granted / 726 resolved

+28.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

748

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.4%

+43.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 726 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+4.7%)

3y 1m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 726 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.