Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/750,779

COMMUNICATION METHOD, TERMINAL DEVICE, NETWORK DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Priority

Dec 29, 2021 — CN 202111640003.8 +2 more

Examiner

GEORGE, AYANAH S

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 514 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GEORGE, AYANAH S View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

446 granted / 514 resolved

+26.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

546

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

84.8%

+44.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 514 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+6.0%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 514 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.