Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/646,952

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUCCESSFUL HANDOVER REPORTING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 05, 2022 — continuation of PCTCN2022110678

Examiner

KHAN, SUHAIL

Art Unit

2642

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +27.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 572 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

458 granted / 572 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

593

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

69.2%

+29.2% vs TC avg

§102

26.3%

-13.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 572 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/026,811

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/434,692

Patent 12666297

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.4%)

2y 5m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 572 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.