Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/659,425

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MULTIMEDIA PRIORITY SUBSCRIPTION ENFORCEMENT PER SERVICE

Final Rejection

Filed

May 09, 2024

Examiner

LAMONT, BENJAMIN S

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Verizon Communications Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 469 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAMONT, BENJAMIN S View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

343 granted / 469 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

514

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 469 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 22, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+15.1%)

3y 3m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 469 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.