Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/811,031

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Examiner

NGUYEN, SEAN H

Art Unit

2691

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, SEAN H View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allow Rate

514 granted / 597 resolved

+26.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

612

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

48.0%

+8.0% vs TC avg

§102

31.6%

-8.4% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 597 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Mar 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 20, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 597 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.