Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/402,035

CAPACITOR STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Priority

Aug 11, 2023 — provisional 63/532,234 +1 more

Examiner

ANYA, IGWE U

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 948 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

805 granted / 948 resolved

+16.9% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

964

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

73.3%

+33.3% vs TC avg

§102

18.6%

-21.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 948 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 02, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/311,401

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (-5.2%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 948 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.