Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/879,881

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUPPORTING AUTHENTICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 30, 2024

Priority

Jun 30, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2022068163

Examiner

DUFFIELD, JEREMY S

Art Unit

2498

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +52.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 49% grant rate with +52.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 445 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUFFIELD, JEREMY S View full profile →

Grants 49% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

219 granted / 445 resolved

-8.8% vs TC avg

Strong +52% interview lift

Without

With

+52.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

472

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

95.2%

+55.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 445 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 15, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jul 15, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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4y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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2y 0m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Patent 12609833

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

49%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+52.4%)

3y 9m (~2y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 445 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.