Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/672,142

COMMUNICATION METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 25, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021133298 +1 more

Examiner

DIVITO, WALTER J

Art Unit

2465

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Fujitsu Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 533 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DIVITO, WALTER J View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

446 granted / 533 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

557

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 533 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 533 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.