Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/400,772

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURES HAVING DIELECTRIC ANCHOR AND CONFINED EPITAXIAL SOURCE OR DRAIN STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Priority

Dec 16, 2021 — continuation of 17/553,161

Examiner

MUNOZ, ANDRES F

Art Unit

2818

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 713 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUNOZ, ANDRES F View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

544 granted / 713 resolved

+8.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

753

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.1%

+35.1% vs TC avg

§102

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

§112

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 713 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+18.4%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 713 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.