Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/704,117

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021125990

Examiner

SALERNO, SARAH KATE

Art Unit

Tech Center

BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.

Assignee

BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 878 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

644 granted / 878 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

908

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

84.7%

+44.7% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 878 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+14.8%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 878 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.