Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/439,895

SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Priority

Feb 22, 2023 — DE 10 2023 201 561.7

Examiner

BOEGEL, CHEVY JACOB

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 46 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

41 granted / 46 resolved

+21.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.1%

+52.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 46 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+5.4%)

3y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 46 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.