Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/992,597

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC CONTROL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 09, 2025

Priority

Jul 12, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022105296

Examiner

NGUYEN, QUANG N

Art Unit

2441

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 515 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, QUANG N View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

452 granted / 515 resolved

+29.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

548

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

65.6%

+25.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 515 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 09, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 515 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.