Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/688,058

DISPLAY APPARATUS, ARRAY SUBSTRATE, AND THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Priority

Jan 29, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2023073646

Examiner

TORNOW, MARK W

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 748 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

578 granted / 748 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

765

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.8%

+34.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 748 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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17/918,378

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/275,863

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2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+13.2%)

2y 10m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 748 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.