Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,237

RANDOM ACCESS PROCEDURES FOR LTM EXECUTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Jun 20, 2023 — GB 2309299.2 +1 more

Examiner

CHAU, PETER P

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +41.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +41.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 579 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

452 granted / 579 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+41.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

612

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

59.1%

+19.1% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

36.3%

-3.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 579 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+41.6%)

2y 11m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 579 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.