Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/593,988

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Priority

Mar 09, 2023 — JP 2023-036299

Examiner

MICHAUD, NICHOLAS BRIAN

Art Unit

2818

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

KIOXIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +31.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 57 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 57 resolved

+5.7% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 57 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/317,440

Patent 12672344

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/991,032

Patent 12660694

DISPLAY APPARATUS

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/856,866

Patent 12652791

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3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.6%)

3y 3m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 57 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.