Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/708,281

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BARRING DISASTER ROAMING BY USER EQUIPMENTS IN CELLS RESERVED FOR OPERATOR USE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2024

Priority

Nov 12, 2021 — provisional 63/278,742 +1 more

Examiner

HO, HUY C

Art Unit

2644

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +20.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 794 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

615 granted / 794 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

820

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

74.5%

+34.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.1%

-16.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 794 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+20.4%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 794 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.