Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/718,440

Methods and Network Devices for PTP Clock Synchronization

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Priority

Dec 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021140571

Examiner

EBRAHIM, ANEZ C

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 773 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

639 granted / 773 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

809

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

87.4%

+47.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 773 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Patent 12647988

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 10m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 773 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.