Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/686,647

Thin Film Transistor, Display Panel and Display Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 27, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021115156

Examiner

LIU, BENJAMIN T

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 710 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

533 granted / 710 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

744

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 710 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 11m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 710 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.