Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/595,666

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Priority

Mar 06, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0029275

Examiner

LOHAKARE, PRATIKSHA JAYANT

Art Unit

2818

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 93 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOHAKARE, PRATIKSHA JAYANT View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

76 granted / 93 resolved

+13.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

118

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 93 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 05, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/641,484

Patent 12660434

DISPLAY PANEL WITH NARROW FRAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/149,571

Patent 12660263

SILICIDE LAYER OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/549,274

Patent 12648138

SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/831,130

Patent 12635212

SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE WITH MODIFIED SPACER AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

3y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/884,475

Patent 12635567

SUBSTRATE FOR VERTICALLY ASSEMBLED SEMICONDUCTOR DIES

3y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+16.0%)

3y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 93 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.