Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/433,934

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

Examiner

WARREN, MATTHEW E

Art Unit

2815

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1017 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WARREN, MATTHEW E View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

892 granted / 1017 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

1035

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

52.3%

+12.3% vs TC avg

§102

35.1%

-4.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1017 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 06, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+5.1%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1017 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.