Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/638,680

DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Priority

Jul 10, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0089149

Examiner

XU, ZHIJUN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 65 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

XU, ZHIJUN View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

50 granted / 65 resolved

+16.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.9%

+49.9% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 65 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 18, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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4y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+10.3%)

3y 7m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 65 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

DISPLAY DEVICE

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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