Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/440,420

DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Priority

Jul 03, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0085939

Examiner

RAHMAN, MOIN M

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 743 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAHMAN, MOIN M View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

646 granted / 743 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

796

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

80.1%

+40.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 743 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/561,589

Patent 12684824

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH SELF-ALIGNED TUB ARCHITECTURE

4y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/117,262

Patent 12684839

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/189,482

Patent 12684874

LOGIC CIRCUITS INCLUDING CIRCUITS OF DIFFERENT HEIGHTS AND RELATED METHOD OF FABRICATION

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/382,075

Patent 12684753

MEMORY DEVICE

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/128,044

Patent 12677669

PROTECTION OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 743 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.