Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/410,852

DEVICE AND METHOD TO REDUCE MG TO SD CAPACITANCE BY AN AIR GAP BETWEEN MG AND SD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 11, 2024

Priority

Aug 24, 2023 — provisional 63/578,413

Examiner

SENGDARA, VONGSAVANH

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +18.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 931 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

669 granted / 931 resolved

+3.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

58 currently pending

Career history

1009

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.7%

+43.7% vs TC avg

§102

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 931 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 11, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+18.6%)

3y 3m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 931 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.