Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/770,362

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING OF PDU SESSION FOR LADN DNN IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 11, 2024

Priority

Jul 14, 2023 — IN 202341047690 +1 more

Examiner

PHAN, MAN U

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1177 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1071 granted / 1177 resolved

+31.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1200

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

75.6%

+35.6% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1177 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.8%)

2y 6m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1177 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.