Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/707,683

ENHANCEMENT TO A GTP-U ENTITY RESTART

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 06, 2024

Priority

Nov 05, 2021 — provisional 63/276,035 +1 more

Examiner

PATEL, PARTHKUMAR

Art Unit

2479

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +23.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 777 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, PARTHKUMAR View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

606 granted / 777 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

838

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

90.1%

+50.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 777 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.5%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 777 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.