Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/217,262

Metrology in the Presence of CMOS Under Array (CUA) Structures Utilizing Model-Less Machine Learning

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Examiner

DINH, PAUL

Art Unit

2851

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

KLA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1060 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

948 granted / 1060 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

1069

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§103

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§102

49.9%

+9.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1060 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2023

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+4.2%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1060 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.