Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/944,284

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONDUCTING PATH IN DOPED REGION, TRENCH-TYPE MOSFET DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 14, 2022

Priority

Sep 15, 2021 — CN 202111078843.X

Examiner

WELLINGTON, ANDREA L

Art Unit

2800

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Hangzhou Silicon-Magic Semiconductor Technology Co. Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 354 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WELLINGTON, ANDREA L View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

203 granted / 354 resolved

-10.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

498

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 354 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 14, 2022

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 27, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 03, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 23, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+10.3%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 354 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.