Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/597,959

DISPLAY APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Priority

Sep 08, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0119617

Examiner

ASSOUMAN, HERVE-LOUIS Y

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 674 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ASSOUMAN, HERVE-LOUIS Y View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

615 granted / 674 resolved

+23.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

83.8%

+43.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 674 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/317,994

Patent 12685174

RFSOI SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES INCLUDING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/304,560

Patent 12672536

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/500,136

Patent 12672405

DISPLAY PANEL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/658,590

Patent 12670855

ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY APPARATUS

2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/226,338

Patent 12666937

SEMICONDUCTOR CELL ARCHITECTURE INCLUDING BACKSIDE POWER RAILS

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+4.2%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 674 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.