Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/978,782

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATIONS WITH EXPEDITED DATA TRANSFER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2024 — provisional 63/620,016

Examiner

ZONG, RUOLEI

Art Unit

2441

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Meta Platforms Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 950 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

825 granted / 950 resolved

+28.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

958

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

77.2%

+37.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 950 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 3m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 950 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.