Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/216,485

AND DOUBLE PATTERNING STRATEGY WITH PRINTED ERASABLE DUMMIFICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Examiner

IMTIAZ, S M SOHEL

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 564 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

512 granted / 564 resolved

+22.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

603

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

61.9%

+21.9% vs TC avg

§102

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

§112

19.0%

-21.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 564 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 29, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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3y 0m to grant Granted Oct 06, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.9%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 564 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.