Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/664,877

DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 15, 2024

Priority

Nov 16, 2021 — CN 202111357836.3 +2 more

Examiner

SMITH, JOSHUA Y

Art Unit

2477

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +25.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 486 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SMITH, JOSHUA Y View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

336 granted / 486 resolved

+11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

541

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

88.8%

+48.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 486 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2024

Application Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+25.0%)

4y 0m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 486 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.