Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/717,736

METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Dec 09, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021136858

Examiner

LIN, WILL W

Art Unit

2412

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 495 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

464 granted / 495 resolved

+35.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

534

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.2%

+36.2% vs TC avg

§102

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 495 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 495 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.