Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,706

METHOD OF USER EQUIPMENT (UE), METHOD OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND UE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

Dec 09, 2021 — IN 202111057371 +1 more

Examiner

THAWNG, MANG BOI

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

79 granted / 84 resolved

+36.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

88.4%

+48.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 84 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (-2.1%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 84 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.