Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/702,174

Method for Handling Sidelink Communication Between User Equipments Using Quality Indications of Sidelink Carriers

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Priority

Oct 20, 2021 — provisional 63/262,753 +1 more

Examiner

WAQAS, SAAD A

Art Unit

2468

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +39.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 522 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WAQAS, SAAD A View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

386 granted / 522 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +39% interview lift

Without

With

+39.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

546

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

48.9%

+8.9% vs TC avg

§102

33.1%

-6.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 522 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.2%)

3y 5m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 522 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.