Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/715,259

Methods and Apparatuses for Operating a Radio Unit During Loss of Connection in a Radio Access Network

Final Rejection

Filed

May 31, 2024

Priority

Dec 17, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTSE2021051285

Examiner

LEE, CHI HO A

Art Unit

2475

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1379 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHI HO A View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1270 granted / 1379 resolved

+34.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1409

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

43.9%

+3.9% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1379 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 20, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+4.6%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1379 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.