Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/777,213

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR L1 AND L2 TRIGGERED MOBILITY IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 18, 2024

Priority

Jul 18, 2023 — GB 2310967.1 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, JAE YOUNG

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics 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 719 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

541 granted / 719 resolved

+15.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

726

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

84.9%

+44.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 719 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 18, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 22, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+14.9%)

2y 12m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 719 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.