Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/535,076

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Priority

Dec 13, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0173445

Examiner

HOSSAIN, MOAZZAM

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 805 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

706 granted / 805 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

846

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

45.7%

+5.7% vs TC avg

§102

31.2%

-8.8% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 805 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.2%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 805 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.