Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/279,478

SEARCH APPARATUS, SEARCH METHOD, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 30, 2023

Priority

May 20, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022020930

Examiner

MRABI, HASSAN

Art Unit

2147

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 381 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

297 granted / 381 resolved

+23.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

399

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§103

60.2%

+20.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 381 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 30, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 381 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.