Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/423,827

THREE DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Examiner

NGUYEN, CUONG B

Art Unit

2818

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NANYA TECHNOLOGY Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 962 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

847 granted / 962 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

1007

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.7%

+31.7% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 962 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12684802

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3y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 962 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.