Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/775,371

COMMUNICATION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 17, 2024

Priority

Jan 20, 2022 — CN 202210068547.X +1 more

Examiner

WEISSBERGER, LUNA T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +24.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 224 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEISSBERGER, LUNA T View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

168 granted / 224 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

257

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.5%

+55.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 224 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 21, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.7%)

3y 0m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 224 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.