Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/618,854

DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 27, 2024

Priority

Jun 22, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0080593

Examiner

DYKES, LAURA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +26.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 515 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DYKES, LAURA M View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

338 granted / 515 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

548

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

88.7%

+48.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 515 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/404,765

Patent 12685169

FLIP CHIP PACKAGED DEVICES WITH THERMAL INTERPOSER

4y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/732,552

Patent 12684812

METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING NANOSTRUCTURE TRANSISTOR WITH CAP LAYER

4y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/936,833

Patent 12684939

DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING A BENDING PROTECTION LAYER OVER A CONNECTION WIRE

3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/033,395

Patent 12684947

DISPLAY SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/079,115

Patent 12677538

DISPLAY DEVICE COMPRISING A METAL OXIDE PATTERN AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

3y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+26.9%)

2y 8m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 515 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.