Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/708,665

LAWFUL INTERCEPTION METHOD, COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Priority

Nov 10, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021081208

Examiner

PHUONG, DAI

Art Unit

2644

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 817 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

618 granted / 817 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

854

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

88.0%

+48.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 817 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 12m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 817 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.