Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/435,521

TRANSFER SUBSTRATE AND TRANSFER METHOD USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 07, 2024

Priority

Jun 26, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0082145

Examiner

LEBENTRITT, MICHAEL

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1002 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEBENTRITT, MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

924 granted / 1002 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

1026

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

60.4%

+20.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1002 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 07, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/526,285

Patent 12684779

SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/999,361

Patent 12677620

SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE AND SURFACE TREATMENT AGENT COMPOSITION

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/506,750

Patent 12652915

DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/323,223

Patent 12630419

PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR APPARATUS, AND CORRESPONDING MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR APPARATUS

2y 12m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/340,230

Patent 12635584

THREE-DIMENSIONAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH TOP CHIP INCLUDING SCHOTTKY DIODE BODY CONTACT

2y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1002 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.