Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/949,537

Untitled Application

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Examiner

PRABHAKHER, PRITHAM DAVID

Art Unit

Tech Center

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 658 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PRABHAKHER, PRITHAM DAVID View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

519 granted / 658 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

674

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

74.0%

+34.0% vs TC avg

§102

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 658 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 12, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

May 14, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 658 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.