Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/582,326

Forming Multiple TSVs with Different Formation Schemes

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Priority

Nov 14, 2023 — provisional 63/598,616

Examiner

FOX, BRANDON C

Art Unit

2818

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 812 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 812 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

834

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

84.3%

+44.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 812 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 20, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+9.7%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 812 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.