Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/678,517

HANDOVER METHOD, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 30, 2024

Priority

Dec 03, 2021 — CN 202111467747.4 +1 more

Examiner

ASRES, HERMON

Art Unit

2449

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +19.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

301 granted / 375 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

396

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 375 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.1%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 375 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.