Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 17/841,451

PHOTONICS PACKAGING WITH HIGH-DENSITY ROUTING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 15, 2022

Examiner

MANHEIM, MARC ETIENNE

Art Unit

2874

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +19.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 48 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

40 granted / 48 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

51.3%

+11.3% vs TC avg

§102

23.7%

-16.3% vs TC avg

§112

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 48 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 15, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 10, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Nov 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 24, 2026

Response Filed

May 04, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Aug 04, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 06, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/006,796

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3y 6m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

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Patent 12704680

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3y 2m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

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Patent 12693535

AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.1%)

3y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 48 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.