Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/402,021

SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 02, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0000410

Examiner

GOODWIN, DAVID J

Art Unit

2817

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +16.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 813 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOODWIN, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

547 granted / 813 resolved

-0.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

56 currently pending

Career history

889

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 813 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 02, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+16.6%)

3y 2m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 813 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.