Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/420,595

Multiple Polymer Layers as the Encapsulant of Conductive Vias

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2023 — provisional 63/592,971

Examiner

BOEGEL, CHEVY JACOB

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOEGEL, CHEVY JACOB View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 47 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+5.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.9%

+50.9% vs TC avg

§102

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 23, 2024

Application Filed

Oct 07, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+5.0%)

3y 3m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.