Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/676,919

RESOURCE INDICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

Nov 30, 2021 — CN 202111448736.1 +1 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, BAO G

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 360 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

265 granted / 360 resolved

+15.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

414

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.8%

+51.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 360 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 27, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+4.0%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 360 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.