Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/438,319

ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Priority

Feb 15, 2023 — JP 2023-021676 +1 more

Examiner

TAN, DAVE

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 13 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

12 granted / 13 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.2%

+53.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 13 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+9.1%)

3y 3m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 13 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.