Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/444,268

IC Structure with Stress-Release Pattern to Enhance Package Yield

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 16, 2024

Priority

Oct 10, 2023 — provisional 63/589,148

Examiner

GONDARENKO, NATALIA A

Art Unit

2891

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +20.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 887 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GONDARENKO, NATALIA A View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

642 granted / 887 resolved

+4.4% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

934

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.5%

+55.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 887 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/953,366

Patent 12684963

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/009,463

Patent 12677429

IGBT DEVICE

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/569,114

Patent 12667002

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4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+20.9%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 887 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.