Last updated: August 16, 2026

Application No. 18/687,977

5G and Cloud Action Coordination for Continuous End-to-End Communication

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Priority

Sep 01, 2021 — provisional 63/239,607 +1 more

Examiner

ROBERTS, BRIAN S

Art Unit

2466

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 746 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBERTS, BRIAN S View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

635 granted / 746 resolved

+27.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

755

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

§103

32.3%

-7.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.6%

-21.4% vs TC avg

§112

33.4%

-6.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 746 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.2%)

2y 8m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 746 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.