Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/782,447

Method and Apparatus for Determining Radio Network Temporary Identifier in Two-Step Random Access Procedure

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 24, 2024

Priority

Mar 28, 2019 — CN PCT/CN2019/080270 +2 more

Examiner

O CONNOR, BRIAN T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 901 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

769 granted / 901 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

931

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

24.4%

-15.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 901 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 10m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 901 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.