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Last updated: May 04, 2026
Application No. 18/989,381

DISPLAY CIRCUIT, DISPLAY METHOD, DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Final Rejection
Filed
Dec 20, 2024
Priority
Jun 23, 2022 — CN 202210719596.5 +2 more
Examiner
LAM, NELSON C
Art Unit
2627
Tech Center
2600 — Communications
Assignee
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
OA Round
2 (Final)
60%
Grant Probability
Moderate
3-4
OA Rounds
1y 11m
Est. Remaining
70%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 678 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAM, NELSON C View full profile →
Grants 60% of resolved cases
60%
Career Allowance Rate
408 granted / 678 resolved
-1.8% vs TC avg
Moderate +9% lift
Without
With
+9.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 4m
Avg Prosecution
32 currently pending
Career history
710
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.8%
-38.2% vs TC avg
§103
55.3%
+15.3% vs TC avg
§102
26.8%
-13.2% vs TC avg
§112
14.7%
-25.3% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 678 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 20, 2024
Application Filed
Aug 17, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Nov 25, 2025
Response Filed
Feb 11, 2026
Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
60%
Grant Probability
70%
With Interview (+9.4%)
3y 4m (~1y 11m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 678 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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