Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/836,063

Method and Apparatus for Edge Charging Control in a Communication Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 06, 2024

Priority

Feb 15, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTSE2022050165

Examiner

ALAM, MIRZA F

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +33.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1019 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAM, MIRZA F View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

757 granted / 1019 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1044

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1019 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.8%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1019 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.