Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/145,857

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 23, 2022

Priority

Dec 27, 2021 — JP 2021-212858

Examiner

GONDARENKO, NATALIA A

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +21.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 877 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GONDARENKO, NATALIA A View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

633 granted / 877 resolved

+4.2% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

921

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.5%

+55.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 877 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2022

Application Filed

Sep 17, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 17, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 03, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+21.0%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 877 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.