Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/891,312

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RELAY OPERATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Priority

Aug 11, 2020 — GB 2012511.8 +2 more

Examiner

ELMEJJARMI, ABDELILLAH

Art Unit

2462

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +26.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 390 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

316 granted / 390 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

414

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

87.0%

+47.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 390 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/040,012

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17/846,408

Patent 12652150

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING SMALL DATA TRANSMISSION

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/042,361

Patent 12652594

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.9%)

2y 9m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 390 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.