Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/216,476

MITIGATION OF THRESHOLD VOLTAGE SHIFT IN BACKSIDE POWER DELIVERY USING BACKSIDE PASSIVATION LAYER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Examiner

LEE, WOO KYUNG

Art Unit

2815

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 207 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, WOO KYUNG View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

170 granted / 207 resolved

+14.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

241

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

49.6%

+9.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 207 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 03, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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2y 9m to grant Granted Oct 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+12.6%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 207 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.