Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/653,962

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 02, 2024

Priority

Jul 27, 2007 — CN 200710137637.5 +7 more

Examiner

WEBB, MARGARET G

Art Unit

2641

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 513 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEBB, MARGARET G View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

410 granted / 513 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

553

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 513 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 02, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 513 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.