Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/994,401

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEFAULT NOTIFICATION SUBSCRIPTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 14, 2025

Priority

Jul 29, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/109066 +1 more

Examiner

WALSH, JOHN B

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 816 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

671 granted / 816 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

841

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

59.5%

+19.5% vs TC avg

§102

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 816 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 14, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 11m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 816 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.