Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Zhensheng Zhang, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as ZHANG, ZHENSHENG

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2469 2474

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

ZHANG, ZHENSHENG has resolved 409 cases in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2469. The allowance rate is 76.3%, while the interview lift is 11.1%. The median time to allowance is 994 days. The substantial record shows a high allowance rate, while the comparatively limited interview effect suggests that written responses and claim refinement may deserve primary attention.

The listed companies are Apple Inc., Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd., and Qualcomm Incorporated. The leading firms are BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD, FINNEGAN, HENDERSON, FARABOW, GARRETT & DUNNER, and Amarok IP Inc. These recurring participants provide practical context for communications and mobile technology matters.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

76.3%
Allow Rate
+18.3% vs TC avg
450
Total Applications
+11.1%
Interview Lift
994
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 409 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
7.6%
§102 Novelty
75.9%
§103 Obviousness
10.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18722529 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING SIGNALLING-BASED MDT IN INTER-RAT MOBILE COMMUNICATION Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18857069 SIDELINK BEAM FAILURE RECOVERY REQUEST Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18735427 Carrier Aggregation Capability Advertisement Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18261477 Managing Pending Data in Inactive State Scenarios Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
18494548 MOBILITY MANAGEMENT METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18862658 USER EQUIPMENT CAPABILITY ON MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SUPPORTED LAYERS FOR SIMULTANEOUS UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated
18859869 TERMINAL, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND BASE STATION Non-Final OA NTT DOCOMO, INC.
18044150 TERMINAL AND COMMUNICATION METHOD Final Rejection NTT DOCOMO, INC.
18859837 CSI REPORTING METHOD AND APPARATUS, PRECODING MATRIX DETERMINATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND DEVICE Non-Final OA Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
18856339 UPLINK TRANSMISSION METHOD/APPARATUS/DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
18729860 COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK SENSING MEASUREMENT FEEDBACK Final Rejection BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.
18695792 METHOD FOR SENDING SWITCHING-AUXILIARY INFORMATION, SWITCHING METHOD, AND UE Final Rejection BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.
18726188 DIRECT-TO-INDIRECT PATH SWITCH WITH INDICATION THAT SOURCE CELL IS THE TARGET CELL Final Rejection Kyocera Corporation
18732124 NLOS WIRELESS BACKHAUL DOWNLINK COMMUNICATION Non-Final OA TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
18918622 NTN-TN CONNECTED MODE MOBILITY IN ENERGY SAVING NETWORKS Non-Final OA InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
18558358 RADIO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/RADIO LINK MONITORING MEASUREMENTS FOR REDCAP UE Non-Final OA Nokia Technologies Oy
18176263 COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS Final Rejection Nokia Technologies OY
18864420 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA IN WIRELESS NETWORK Non-Final OA KT CORPORATION
18349915 ACCESS TYPE INDICATION METHOD, TERMINAL DEVICE, APPLICATION SERVER, AND NETWORK FUNCTION ENTITY Final Rejection GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
18914744 Positioning Method and Apparatus, Terminal, and Readable Storage Medium Non-Final OA VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
18758865 COMMUNICATION OPERATION EXECUTION METHOD AND APPARATUS, TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
18894842 Random Access Procedures Using Multiple Active Bandwidth Parts Non-Final OA Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
18397541 Random Access Procedures Using Multiple Active Bandwidth Parts Non-Final OA Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
18864224 BASE STATION ENERGY SAVING METHOD, BASE STATION, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA ZTE CORPORATION
18341637 Sustainable Configuration Generation Based On Network Speed and Client Demand Final Rejection Cisco Technology, Inc.
18728448 UCI TRANSMISSION METHOD AND APPARATUS, TERMINAL, NETWORK DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection DATANG MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Zhensheng Zhang's allowance rate?

76.3% of resolved applications examined by Zhensheng Zhang were allowed (409 resolved cases), compared with 80.6% across Art Unit 2469 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Zhensheng Zhang?

This examiner's interview lift is +11.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Zhensheng Zhang take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Zhensheng Zhang took 994 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Zhensheng Zhang work in?

Zhensheng Zhang examines applications in Art Unit 2469 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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