Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/994,712

CORE NETWORK NODE, INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM (IMS) NODES, AND METHODS THEREIN, IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 15, 2025

Priority

Jul 15, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022105882

Examiner

COULTER, KENNETH R

Art Unit

2445

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 844 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COULTER, KENNETH R View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

732 granted / 844 resolved

+28.7% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

859

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

26.5%

-13.5% vs TC avg

§102

54.0%

+14.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 844 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 15, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (-4.9%)

3y 2m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 844 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.