Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/535,076

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Examiner

HOSSAIN, MOAZZAM

Art Unit

2898

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 792 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allow Rate

694 granted / 792 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

844

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

45.5%

+5.5% vs TC avg

§102

31.3%

-8.7% vs TC avg

§112

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 792 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+10.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 792 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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