Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/712,637

Synchronization for a Communication Node

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 24, 2021 — provisional 63/282,962 +1 more

Examiner

DUONG, THAO DUC

Art Unit

2446

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 279 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUONG, THAO DUC View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

242 granted / 279 resolved

+28.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

295

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 279 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 279 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.