Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/662,107

CAPACITOR, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING THE CAPACITOR, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE CAPACITOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 13, 2024

Priority

Jan 19, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0008030 +2 more

Examiner

GEYER, SCOTT B

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 719 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GEYER, SCOTT B View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

677 granted / 719 resolved

+26.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

732

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

27.4%

-12.6% vs TC avg

§102

42.7%

+2.7% vs TC avg

§112

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 719 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/272,103

Patent 12677714

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2y 12m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/329,078

Patent 12677671

HIGH-FREQUENCY MODULE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/297,298

Patent 12671039

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+4.3%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 719 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.