Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/342,011

METHOD OF CORRECTING LAYOUT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS USING MACHINE LEARNING, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME, AND LAYOUT CORRECTION SYSTEM PERFORMING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Priority

Oct 31, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0142426

Examiner

LIN, ARIC

Art Unit

2851

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 526 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

315 granted / 526 resolved

-8.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

574

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.8%

+29.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 526 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 27, 2023

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+12.2%)

3y 1m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 526 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.