Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/708,254

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE LONG UPLINK TRANSMISSION IN INTERNET OF THINGS NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2024

Priority

Nov 10, 2021 — provisional 63/278,088 +1 more

Examiner

ZHAO, YONGHONG

Art Unit

2472

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +18.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

12 granted / 18 resolved

+8.7% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

90.4%

+50.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+18.5%)

2y 11m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.