Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/521,992

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ILLUMINATION APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 28, 2023

Priority

May 31, 2021 — JP 2021-091338 +2 more

Examiner

WILLIAMS, JOSEPH L

Art Unit

2875

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 950 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIAMS, JOSEPH L View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

786 granted / 950 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

960

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.7%

+19.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.3%

-21.7% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 950 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 28, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/598,266

Patent 12685170

DISPLAY PANEL AND MOBILE TERMINAL

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/255,899

Patent 12677564

COLOR CONVERSION SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/236,461

Patent 12666763

LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/282,851

Patent 12666807

DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/476,002

Patent 12666849

DISPLAY PANEL, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE DISPLAY PANEL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE DISPLAY PANEL

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+15.3%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 950 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.