Last updated: October 26, 2026

Application No. 17/895,965

GLASS DIE-TO-DIE BRIDGE AND INTERPOSER FOR DIE FIRST ARCHITECTURE

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 25, 2022

Examiner

CUTLER, ETHAN EDWARD

Art Unit

2892

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 66 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

61 granted / 66 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

61.5%

+21.5% vs TC avg

§102

27.4%

-12.6% vs TC avg

§112

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 66 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 25, 2022

Application Filed

May 25, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 01, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 30, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.1%)

3y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 66 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.