Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/260,042

DISPLAY PANELS AND DISPLAY DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Priority

Feb 28, 2023 — CN 202310195825.2 +1 more

Examiner

SOWARD, IDA M

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1338 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1247 granted / 1338 resolved

+25.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1370

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

48.6%

+8.6% vs TC avg

§102

28.8%

-11.2% vs TC avg

§112

21.6%

-18.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1338 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 20, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 23, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.5%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1338 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.