Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/638,205

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Priority

Jun 05, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0072346

Examiner

BRASFIELD, QUINTON A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 447 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRASFIELD, QUINTON A View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

323 granted / 447 resolved

+12.3% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

469

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

90.1%

+50.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 447 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/367,506

Patent 12685226

SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/809,905

Patent 12666932

METHOD OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/053,379

Patent 12666992

CIRCUIT BOARD WITH EMBEDDED CHIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/860,027

Patent 12660626

PATTERNING OF 3D NAND PILLARS AND FLYING BUTTRESS SUPPORTS WITH THREE STRIPE TECHNIQUE

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/082,617

Patent 12660308

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+17.3%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 447 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.