Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/584,062

BOND PAD FOR REDUCED CONTACT RESISTANCE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Priority

Sep 08, 2023 — provisional 63/581,331

Examiner

TYNES JR., LAWRENCE C

Art Unit

2899

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 781 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

666 granted / 781 resolved

+17.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

811

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

65.5%

+25.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.6%

-32.4% vs TC avg

§112

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 781 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.9%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 781 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.