Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/576,715

DISPLAY PANEL, METHOD FOR DRIVING SAME, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Priority

Apr 13, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2023088151

Examiner

MENZ, DOUGLAS M

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 776 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENZ, DOUGLAS M View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

686 granted / 776 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

807

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§102

36.2%

-3.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 776 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/238,790

Patent 12666602

SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/515,087

Patent 12666676

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/982,359

Patent 12652910

DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+4.6%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 776 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.