Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/838,463

Message Handling in a Network

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 14, 2024

Priority

Mar 11, 2022 — EU 22382233.9 +1 more

Examiner

MOREAU, AUSTIN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +28.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 353 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MOREAU, AUSTIN J View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

275 granted / 353 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

375

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§103

66.8%

+26.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 353 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 14, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 26, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jul 01, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.4%)

2y 8m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 353 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.