Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/716,293

Sounding Reference Signal Transmission in a Wireless Communication Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Priority

Dec 06, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021084315

Examiner

NOWLIN, ERIC

Art Unit

2645

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 925 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

817 granted / 925 resolved

+26.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

950

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

66.7%

+26.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 925 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 04, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/524,488

Patent 12677140

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNIQUELY IDENTIFYING USER EQUIPMENT WITH A WIRELESS NETWORK

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/462,284

Patent 12672202

DISCONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION ASSOCIATED WITH A POSITION ESTIMATION SESSION OR A SENSING OPERATION

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/044,153

Patent 12665696

MODULATION AND CODING SCHEME (MCS) TABLE CONFIGURATION METHOD AND DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+5.7%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 925 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.