Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/706,220

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

LOPATA, ROBERT J

Art Unit

2471

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 954 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOPATA, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allow Rate

852 granted / 954 resolved

+29.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+1.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

978

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§103

26.1%

-13.9% vs TC avg

§102

38.8%

-1.2% vs TC avg

§112

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 954 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+1.5%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 954 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.