Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/999,679

DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Priority

Jun 24, 2022 — CN 202210727137.1 +3 more

Examiner

YANG, JEFFREY ANDREW

Art Unit

2111

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +26.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 34 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANG, JEFFREY ANDREW View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 34 resolved

+30.3% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 34 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 21, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.3%)

2y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 34 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.