Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/511,376

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA ARRAY

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 16, 2023

Priority

Apr 17, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0050336

Examiner

WOODS, BRANDON SEAN

Art Unit

2845

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 101 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

85 granted / 101 resolved

+16.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

125

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.8%

+52.8% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 101 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 16, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 17, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 17, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+9.8%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 101 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.