Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/837,923

Method and Apparatus for SSB Measurement Time Configuration in Communication Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 13, 2024

Priority

Feb 14, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/076233 +1 more

Examiner

PATEL, CHANDRAHAS B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 910 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

805 granted / 910 resolved

+28.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

925

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§103

40.4%

+0.4% vs TC avg

§102

41.1%

+1.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 910 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 13, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 910 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.