Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/440,304

MICRO LIGHT EMITTING DIODE CHIP AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Priority

Jan 30, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0011738 +1 more

Examiner

ANDREWS, FELIX BRYAN

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.7% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 83% grant rate with +7.7% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 58 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANDREWS, FELIX BRYAN View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

48 granted / 58 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.8%

+52.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 58 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 30, 2026

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+7.7%)

3y 4m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 58 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.