Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/538,340

LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Priority

Dec 23, 2022 — JP 2022-206722

Examiner

HAIDER, WASIUL

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 549 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAIDER, WASIUL View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

505 granted / 549 resolved

+24.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

563

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

56.9%

+16.9% vs TC avg

§102

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

§112

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 549 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 14, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.4%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 549 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.