Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/983,400

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 09, 2022

Priority

Jun 09, 2022 — TW 111121484

Examiner

LOPEZ, JORGE ANDRES

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Turning Point Lasers Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 26 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 96% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

25 granted / 26 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.1%

+49.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 26 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 09, 2022

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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3y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/838,384

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3y 10m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

96%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.6%)

3y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 26 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.