Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/668,819

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Nov 20, 2020 — continuation of 12/021,105

Examiner

SEDOROOK, DAVID PAUL

Art Unit

2812

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 142 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SEDOROOK, DAVID PAUL View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

129 granted / 142 resolved

+30.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

160

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.4%

+56.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 142 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.3%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 142 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.