Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 17/958,053

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THROUGH-GLASS VIAS

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 30, 2022

Examiner

CHEN, YU

Art Unit

2896

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +29.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1091 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

741 granted / 1091 resolved

At TC average

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

87 currently pending

Career history

1203

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

45.7%

+5.7% vs TC avg

§102

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

§112

22.8%

-17.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1091 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2022

Application Filed

May 03, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Sep 09, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+29.8%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1091 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.