Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/640,300

DISPLAY DEVICE AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Priority

Sep 27, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0131133

Examiner

STEVENSON, ANDRE C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 868 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STEVENSON, ANDRE C View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

778 granted / 868 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

898

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 868 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 19, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+7.0%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 868 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.