Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/423,745

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Final Rejection

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Examiner

KIM, SU C

Art Unit

2899

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— -11.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-11.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 923 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

718 granted / 923 resolved

+9.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -12% lift

Without

With

+-11.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

962

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

59.5%

+19.5% vs TC avg

§102

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

§112

6.4%

-33.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 923 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 16, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 19, 2026

Response Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/407,376

Patent 12740198

INK INCLUDING LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENTS, DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

5y 0m to grant Granted Sep 15, 2026

18/232,042

Patent 12727511

SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE FOR DISPLAY PIXEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 0m to grant Granted Sep 01, 2026

18/473,323

Patent 12727497

MEMORY TILE WITH PROBE PAD ARRANGEMENT AND STACKED MEMORY DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted Sep 01, 2026

18/509,622

Patent 12720843

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH RECESSED GATE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

2y 9m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/227,269

Patent 12713755

LED DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 0m to grant Granted Aug 18, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (-11.8%)

2y 9m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 923 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.