Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/409,829

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 11, 2024

Examiner

PRASAD, NEIL R

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 711 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PRASAD, NEIL R View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

607 granted / 711 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

731

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.5%

+42.5% vs TC avg

§102

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 711 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+9.5%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 711 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.