Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/426,694

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 30, 2024

Priority

Jul 13, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0091042

Examiner

OJEH, NDUKA E

Art Unit

2892

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 793 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

710 granted / 793 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

810

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

80.0%

+40.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 793 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 30, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/919,823

Patent 12672470

DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/416,460

Patent 12672287

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEMORY DEVICE CONTAINING SCALELESS STAIRCASE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/278,339

Patent 12666844

DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/482,037

Patent 12666947

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/491,550

Patent 12666651

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A SEPARATION STRUCTURE

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (-2.2%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 793 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.