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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/423,003

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY WITH DIE COUPLED TO LID

Non-Final OA
Filed
Jan 25, 2024
Examiner
TAYLOR, EARL N
Art Unit
2896
Tech Center
2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems
Assignee
Apple Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
88%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
0m
Est. Remaining
94%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.
Based on 876 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAYLOR, EARL N View full profile →
Grants 88% — above average
88%
Career Allowance Rate
771 granted / 876 resolved
+20.0% vs TC avg
Moderate +6% lift
Without
With
+6.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Fast prosecutor
2y 2m
Avg Prosecution
14 currently pending
Career history
885
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.3%
-39.7% vs TC avg
§103
57.9%
+17.9% vs TC avg
§102
18.1%
-21.9% vs TC avg
§112
18.1%
-21.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 876 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 25, 2024
Application Filed
May 15, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
88%
Grant Probability
94%
With Interview (+6.4%)
2y 2m (~0m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 876 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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