Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/706,381

RAN NODE FAILURE/RESTART DETECTION AND RESTORATION FOR MULTICAST MBS SESSION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — CN PCT/CN2021/143933 +2 more

Examiner

CHOUDHRY, SAMINA F

Art Unit

2462

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 726 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOUDHRY, SAMINA F View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

606 granted / 726 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

745

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.3%

+53.3% vs TC avg

§102

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 726 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 11m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 726 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.