Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/053,586

FREQUENCY MODULATION BASED IR WITH DOPED PCM LAYER AND RELATED METHODS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 14, 2025

Priority

Aug 03, 2022 — provisional 63/370,263 +1 more

Examiner

KEFAYATI, SOORENA

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 415 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEFAYATI, SOORENA View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

346 granted / 415 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

437

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

67.1%

+27.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

27.5%

-12.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 415 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 14, 2025

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+7.7%)

2y 8m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 415 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.