Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/423,745

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

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

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 911 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

706 granted / 911 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -12% lift

Without

With

+-12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

956

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 911 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 16, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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18/196,937

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/181,072

Patent 12672404

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/987,721

Patent 12666773

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE FOR DISPLAY AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/664,162

Patent 12648472

SEMICONDUCTOR BONDING TOOL AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

65%

With Interview (-12.1%)

2y 9m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 911 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.