Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/615,736

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Priority

Sep 14, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0122664

Examiner

BOOTH, RICHARD A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1045 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOOTH, RICHARD A View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

894 granted / 1045 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1089

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

83.2%

+43.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1045 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.2%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1045 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.