Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/431,043

LINER FOR PMOSFET SOURCE DRAIN

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2023 — provisional 63/610,034

Examiner

WRIGHT, TUCKER J

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 931 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WRIGHT, TUCKER J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

739 granted / 931 resolved

+11.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

957

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

69.8%

+29.8% vs TC avg

§102

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 931 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+11.2%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 931 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.