Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,316

ANALYTICS IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 15, 2024

Priority

Nov 17, 2021 — EU 21383043.3 +1 more

Examiner

ULYSSE, JAEL M

Art Unit

2477

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 666 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ULYSSE, JAEL M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

557 granted / 666 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

694

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 666 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+4.8%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 666 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.