Last updated: September 01, 2026

Application No. 18/844,048

FIRST NODE, SECOND NODE, THIRD NODE AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREBY FOR HANDLING INFORMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 04, 2024

Priority

Mar 14, 2022 — EU 22382242.0 +1 more

Examiner

TRAN, CONGVAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1055 granted / 1181 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

1197

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

§102

58.9%

+18.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 04, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 5m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.