Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/729,131

METHODS, AND NETWORK NODES FOR HANDLING COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 15, 2024

Priority

Feb 11, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2022053418

Examiner

FAN, GUOXING

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +26.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 32 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FAN, GUOXING View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

25 granted / 32 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.4%

+53.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 32 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 15, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.2%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 32 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.