Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/983,089

METHOD FOR INITIATING AN ADAPTATION OF AN ACCESS NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 16, 2024

Priority

Dec 21, 2023 — DE 10 2023 213 192.7

Examiner

TRAN, ELLEN C

Art Unit

2433

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +19.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 796 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

591 granted / 796 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

813

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

92.6%

+52.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 796 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 16, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.1%)

3y 5m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 796 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.