Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,566

CHIP AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Dec 06, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021135704

Examiner

SMITH, CHAD

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +20.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

727 granted / 921 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

945

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

75.9%

+35.9% vs TC avg

§102

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.3%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.