Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/808,581

WATCH CONTROL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 19, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2023 — EU 23205763.8

Examiner

WALKER, MICHAEL JAMES

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Omega SA

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 27 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALKER, MICHAEL JAMES View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

23 granted / 27 resolved

+25.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

51.6%

+11.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§112

32.3%

-7.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 27 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 19, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/505,648

Patent 12681438

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING COUPLING MEMBER

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/126,348

Patent 12669784

CROWN SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/459,518

Patent 12669782

LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/224,870

Patent 12656742

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING BODY-CONTACTABLE ELECTRODE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/326,177

Patent 12613498

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TIMEPIECE

2y 11m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (-4.6%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 27 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.