Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/066,301

SERIAL DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY (DSA) PROCESSES FOR FORMING METAL LAYER WITH CUT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 15, 2022

Examiner

SHEKER, RHYS PONIENTE

Art Unit

2813

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 52 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHEKER, RHYS PONIENTE View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 52 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

63.6%

+23.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.5%

-21.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 52 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 15, 2022

Application Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE

3y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Patent 12593561

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3y 6m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/984,142

Patent 12575257

TRANSPARENT DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 4m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

17/913,295

Patent 12543474

LIGHT-EMITTING SUBSTRATE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE

3y 4m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

17/922,557

Patent 12543436

DISPLAY PANEL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 3m to grant Granted Feb 03, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+9.2%)

3y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 52 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.