Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/660,982

NETWORK HANDOVER METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 10, 2024

Priority

Nov 30, 2021 — CN 202111448983.1 +2 more

Examiner

YEUNG, MANG HANG

Art Unit

2417

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 753 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YEUNG, MANG HANG View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

657 granted / 753 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.9%

+29.9% vs TC avg

§102

17.8%

-22.2% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 753 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 753 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.