Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/854,905

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Final Rejection

Filed

Jun 30, 2022

Priority

Aug 20, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0110467 +1 more

Examiner

KRASNIC, BERNARD

Art Unit

2671

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +56.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +56.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 526 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

410 granted / 526 resolved

+15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+56.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

539

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

74.2%

+34.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 526 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2022

Application Filed

May 07, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+56.8%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 526 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.