Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/798,017

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 08, 2022 — IN 202241006700 +1 more

Examiner

CASCAIS, JUSTIN PHILIP

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 63 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CASCAIS, JUSTIN PHILIP View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

47 granted / 63 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.5%

+50.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 63 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+14.3%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 63 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.