Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/874,831

Methods and Devices for Supporting Authentication

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2024

Priority

Jun 16, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2022066445

Examiner

PHAM, PHUC H

Art Unit

2408

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 177 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

158 granted / 177 resolved

+31.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

194

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

92.5%

+52.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 177 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/638,416

Patent 12676746

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/011,725

Patent 12652160

ANONYMOUS, AUTHENTICATED AND PRIVATE SATELLITE TASKING SYSTEM

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/083,732

Patent 12645825

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 7m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 177 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.