Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/666,841

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 17, 2024

Priority

Jan 30, 2022 — CN 202210114688.0 +1 more

Examiner

DIABY, MOUSTAPHA

Art Unit

2683

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 620 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DIABY, MOUSTAPHA View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

519 granted / 620 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

640

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 620 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.0%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 620 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.