Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/627,946

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NETWORK SLICE REPLACEMENT BASED ON TERMINAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Priority

Apr 07, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0046341

Examiner

PHAN, MAN U

Art Unit

2477

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1174 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1068 granted / 1174 resolved

+33.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1200

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

75.5%

+35.5% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1174 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 05, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.9%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1174 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.