Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/128,733

DEVICE UNDER TEST (DUT) STRUCTURES IN FILL REGIONS OF PRODUCT DIE FOR VOLTAGE CONTRAST (VC) DEFECT DETECTION FOR IMPROVED YIELD LEARNING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 30, 2023

Examiner

GHEYAS, SYED I

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 671 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

553 granted / 671 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

690

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

52.3%

+12.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 671 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 30, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 18, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+4.4%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 671 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.