Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/561,134

Composition for Encapsulant Film and Encapsulant Film Comprising the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2023

Priority

Nov 26, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0165772 +1 more

Examiner

WOODWARD, ANA LUCRECIA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +16.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1235 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOODWARD, ANA LUCRECIA View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

902 granted / 1235 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1265

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

63.2%

+23.2% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1235 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/032,744

Patent 12668696

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/790,397

Patent 12662588

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/791,389

Patent 12662561

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+16.8%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1235 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.