Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/220,524

Liquid-Crystal Medium Comprising Polymerizable Compounds

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2025

Priority

May 28, 2024 — EU 24178391

Examiner

VISCONTI, GERALDINA

Art Unit

1737

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Merck Patent GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +1.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+1.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1339 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VISCONTI, GERALDINA View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1159 granted / 1339 resolved

+21.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +1% lift

Without

With

+1.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1372

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

29.2%

-10.8% vs TC avg

§102

30.9%

-9.1% vs TC avg

§112

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1339 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2025

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/941,446

Patent 12668743

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/641,230

Patent 12662632

LIQUID-CRYSTAL MEDIA AND PNLC LIGHT MODULATION ELEMENT

4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12662630

LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE

1y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+1.4%)

2y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1339 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.