Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/051,639

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 01, 2022

Examiner

EOFF, ANCA

Art Unit

1722

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1230 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allow Rate

982 granted / 1230 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

1278

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

47.1%

+7.1% vs TC avg

§102

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

§112

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1230 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 01, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/063,395

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+11.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1230 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.