Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/912,745

INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR DEFECT DETECTION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Priority

Oct 17, 2023 — JP 2023-178906

Examiner

RIOS RUSSO, RAUL J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 620 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIOS RUSSO, RAUL J View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

539 granted / 620 resolved

+26.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

640

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

64.2%

+24.2% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 620 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+8.8%)

2y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 620 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.