Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/709,968

DISPLAY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 14, 2024

Priority

Nov 19, 2021 — JP 2021-188533 +1 more

Examiner

SPALLA, DAVID C

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 852 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SPALLA, DAVID C View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

719 granted / 852 resolved

+16.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

863

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

75.4%

+35.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 852 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+4.8%)

2y 3m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 852 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.