Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/375,084

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE WITH DEEP VIA BAR WIDTH TUNING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 29, 2023

Examiner

VU, VU A

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1368 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1263 granted / 1368 resolved

+24.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

1422

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

46.0%

+6.0% vs TC avg

§102

31.3%

-8.7% vs TC avg

§112

15.1%

-24.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1368 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 23, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+6.7%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1368 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.