Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,984

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUBSCRIBER ACCESS TO NETWORK, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Dec 06, 2021 — CN 202111479132.3 +1 more

Examiner

SWEET, LONNIE V

Art Unit

2467

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 747 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

644 granted / 747 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

764

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 747 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 24, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.9%)

2y 11m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 747 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.