Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/714,709

Versatile Access Point Cooperation Setup

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 30, 2024

Priority

Dec 10, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021085276

Examiner

DAVIS, CHRISTOPHER RYAN

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +30.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 42 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAVIS, CHRISTOPHER RYAN View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

30 granted / 42 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

40.8%

+0.8% vs TC avg

§102

55.3%

+15.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 42 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 30, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.2%)

3y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 42 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.