Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/713,989

USER EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FOR PROVISION OF EDGE SERVICES WITH SESSION CONTINUITY DURING MOBILITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2021060968

Examiner

KRUEGER, KENT K

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nokia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 462 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KRUEGER, KENT K View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

406 granted / 462 resolved

+29.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 462 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+5.9%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 462 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.