Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/706,724

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Priority

Nov 18, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCT/KR2021/016949 +1 more

Examiner

KNAPP, JUSTIN R

Art Unit

2112

Tech Center

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 682 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KNAPP, JUSTIN R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

576 granted / 682 resolved

+24.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

703

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§103

32.9%

-7.1% vs TC avg

§102

21.5%

-18.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 682 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 30, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 682 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.