Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/873,556

MULTICAST INFORMATION FORWARDING METHOD, MULTICAST INFORMATION AGGREGATION NODE, AND MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 10, 2024

Priority

Jun 27, 2022 — CN 202210741446.4 +1 more

Examiner

VANG, MENG

Art Unit

2443

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +27.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 306 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

238 granted / 306 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

333

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

92.1%

+52.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 306 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.4%)

2y 9m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 306 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.