Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/471,739

Integrated Circuit Packages and Methods of Forming the Same

Final Rejection

Filed

Sep 21, 2023

Examiner

ENAD, CHRISTINE A

Art Unit

2811

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ENAD, CHRISTINE A View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1155 granted / 1367 resolved

+16.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 12m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1410

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

64.3%

+24.3% vs TC avg

§102

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 21, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 01, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+10.2%)

1y 12m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.