Last updated: July 26, 2026

Application No. 18/442,416

CRYSTAL CUTTING METHOD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SiC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND SiC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 15, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2018 — JP 2018-086472 +2 more

Examiner

CHEN, JACK S J

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Rohm Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 572 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEN, JACK S J View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

438 granted / 572 resolved

+8.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

613

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

53.3%

+13.3% vs TC avg

§102

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 572 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 15, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 01, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Dec 01, 2025

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12666669

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2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/736,478

Patent 12656670

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/016,755

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LOW-LEAKAGE SCHOTTKY DIODES AND METHOD OF MAKING A POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+5.2%)

2y 11m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 572 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.