Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/708,109

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Priority

Nov 08, 2021 — GB 2115999.1 +1 more

Examiner

SAMARA, LOUIS

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 244 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SAMARA, LOUIS View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

230 granted / 244 resolved

+34.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

272

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

91.3%

+51.3% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 244 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+7.1%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 244 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.