Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/954,271

METHOD OF PERMISSION MANAGING, READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 20, 2024

Priority

Dec 21, 2023 — CN 202311778476.3

Examiner

GOODCHILD, WILLIAM J

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 747 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOODCHILD, WILLIAM J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

620 granted / 747 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

763

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 747 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12647261

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+13.9%)

3y 3m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 747 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.