Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/726,508

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RELAY COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Priority

Jan 07, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/070800 +1 more

Examiner

SHEIKH, AYAZ R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 31 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

21 granted / 31 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

65.7%

+25.7% vs TC avg

§102

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 31 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/166,624

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Patent 12628004

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+0.0%)

3y 4m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 31 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.