Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/607,535

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND TEST METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 17, 2024

Priority

Mar 31, 2023 — JP 2023-057157

Examiner

RAJAPUTRA, SURESH KS

Art Unit

2858

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Lapis Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 470 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAJAPUTRA, SURESH KS View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

394 granted / 470 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

494

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.6%

+36.6% vs TC avg

§102

14.4%

-25.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 470 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 17, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/126,431

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3y 1m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/733,999

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3y 12m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Patent 12613281

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+12.6%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 470 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.