Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/020,485

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2600

Priority

Jun 13, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0077161

Examiner

SPINKS, ANTOINETTE T

Art Unit

2639

Tech Center

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 928 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

669 granted / 928 resolved

+12.1% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

958

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 928 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2600

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 928 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.