Last updated: August 01, 2026

Application No. 18/502,296

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 06, 2023

Priority

Sep 29, 2017 — RE 10-2017-0128095 +4 more

Examiner

WIESE, NOAH S

Art Unit

1731

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WIESE, NOAH S View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

946 granted / 1135 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1172

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

86.5%

+46.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1135 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 06, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (-2.0%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1135 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.