Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/729,545

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTICAST/BROADCAST SERVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 17, 2024

Priority

Jan 28, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/074564 +2 more

Examiner

AHMED, ABDULLAHI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 530 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHMED, ABDULLAHI View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

454 granted / 530 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+1.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

549

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

72.4%

+32.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 530 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+1.9%)

2y 7m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 530 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.