Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/403,115

SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 03, 2024

Priority

Jan 05, 2023 — RE 10-1023-0001950

Examiner

TAHIR, NOOR MOHAMMAD ISM

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 100% grant rate with +0.0% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 3 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAHIR, NOOR MOHAMMAD ISM View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 3 resolved

+32.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

93.5%

+53.5% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 3 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 01, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 01, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 11m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 3 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.