Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/975,729

PROTECTING A MESSAGE TRANSMITTED BETWEEN CORE NETWORK DOMAINS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 10, 2024

Priority

Feb 16, 2018 — EU 18382092.7 +3 more

Examiner

OKEKE, IZUNNA

Art Unit

2497

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 751 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OKEKE, IZUNNA View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

614 granted / 751 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

764

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.4%

+11.4% vs TC avg

§102

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 751 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 11m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 751 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.