Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/398,289

DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Priority

Mar 07, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0030126

Examiner

MCCALL SHEPARD, SONYA D

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1181 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCCALL SHEPARD, SONYA D View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1097 granted / 1181 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

1205

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

73.5%

+33.5% vs TC avg

§102

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1181 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 28, 2023

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+3.8%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1181 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.