Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/725,754

NETWORK NODES AND METHODS THEREIN FOR FACILITATING MANAGEMENT OF MULTICAST/BROADCAST SERVICE SESSION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — CN PCT/CN2021/143933 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, CHI HO A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

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

Based on 1374 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHI HO A View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1265 granted / 1374 resolved

+32.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1401

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.1%

+19.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1374 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/106,057

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/216,240

Patent 12677313

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/482,797

Patent 12677293

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+4.6%)

2y 3m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1374 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.