Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/128,126

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE THERMAL INTERFACE AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 29, 2023

Examiner

YEUNG LOPEZ, FEIFEI

Art Unit

2899

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1071 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

869 granted / 1071 resolved

+13.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1116

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

84.9%

+44.9% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1071 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 29, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 30, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/968,579

Patent 12684931

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/017,215

Patent 12684923

TRANSFER SUBSTRATE USED FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/074,395

Patent 12684930

DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/298,418

Patent 12680663

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (-2.9%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1071 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.