Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 17/856,122

INDUCTOR AND SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 01, 2022

Examiner

NIELSEN, DEREK LANG

Art Unit

2899

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +51.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

31 granted / 47 resolved

-2.0% vs TC avg

Strong +52% interview lift

Without

With

+51.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

60.8%

+20.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.6%

-19.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2022

Application Filed

May 02, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jun 11, 2025

Examiner Interview Summary

Jun 11, 2025

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 30, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 23, 2025

Final Rejection

Dec 29, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 13, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jan 24, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/755,812

Patent 12581922

METHOD FOR FORMING A HIGH RESISTIVITY HANDLE SUPPORT FOR COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/538,726

Patent 12568674

SEMICONDUCTOR LASER ANNEAL FABRICATION AND SYSTEM

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

17/635,367

Patent 12550357

NITRIDE-BASED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

17/806,271

Patent 12538500

INDUCTOR DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 27, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+51.6%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.