Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/524,661

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH BACKSIDE GATE CONTACTS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Priority

Aug 03, 2023 — provisional 63/530,623

Examiner

OWENS, DOUGLAS W

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 337 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OWENS, DOUGLAS W View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

274 granted / 337 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

358

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

56.7%

+16.7% vs TC avg

§102

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 337 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 30, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/561,730

Patent 12642120

ULTRA LOW LOSS AND HIGH-DENSITY ROUTING BETWEEN CORES

4y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/152,176

Patent 12642141

SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

3y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/512,896

Patent 12641975

DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/539,355

Patent 12641807

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

2y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/565,139

Patent 12641949

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+2.7%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 337 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.