Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/419,715

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Priority

Mar 24, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0039294

Examiner

WARREN, MATTHEW E

Art Unit

2817

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1003 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WARREN, MATTHEW E View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

879 granted / 1003 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

1024

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

69.9%

+29.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1003 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/055,421

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+5.6%)

2y 7m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1003 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.