Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/983,203

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

GILES, NICHOLAS G

Art Unit

Tech Center

X Display Company Technology Limited

Assignee

X Display Company Technology Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 848 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GILES, NICHOLAS G View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

693 granted / 848 resolved

+21.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

868

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

72.6%

+32.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 848 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 848 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.