Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/792,475

METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 01, 2024

Priority

Jul 01, 2022 — continuation of PCTCN2022103474

Examiner

KIM, CHONG G

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 438 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIM, CHONG G View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

366 granted / 438 resolved

+23.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

475

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.9%

+14.9% vs TC avg

§102

42.0%

+2.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 438 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 01, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.9%)

2y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 438 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.