Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/997,587

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SERVICE CONTINUITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 22, 2025

Priority

Aug 15, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/112524 +1 more

Examiner

BOUTAH, ALINA A

Art Unit

2458

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 840 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOUTAH, ALINA A View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

755 granted / 840 resolved

+31.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

855

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

65.1%

+25.1% vs TC avg

§102

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 840 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 22, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/343,741

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18/664,856

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.2%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 840 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.