Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/434,840

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 07, 2024

Priority

Feb 13, 2023 — JP 2023-019999

Examiner

CIESLEWICZ, ANETA B

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Seiko Epson Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 243 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

163 granted / 243 resolved

-0.9% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

277

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

48.7%

+8.7% vs TC avg

§102

23.8%

-16.2% vs TC avg

§112

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 243 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 07, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/936,533

Patent 12745519

DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE

3y 11m to grant Granted Sep 22, 2026

17/778,227

Patent 12733331

SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE

4y 3m to grant Granted Sep 08, 2026

17/671,506

Patent 12718754

Display Device

4y 6m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

18/363,515

Patent 12721154

SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE HAVING VERTICLE CONDUCTIVE GRAPHENE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

3y 0m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

17/398,600

Patent 12696773

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

4y 11m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (-0.2%)

3y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 243 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.