Last updated: October 23, 2026

Application No. 18/675,156

SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2024

Priority

Aug 20, 2020 — divisional of 11/756,988 +1 more

Examiner

MOTT, ADAM JOSEPH

Art Unit

2817

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NANYA TECHNOLOGY Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MOTT, ADAM JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 97% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

32 granted / 33 resolved

+29.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -12% lift

Without

With

+-12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

40.9%

+0.9% vs TC avg

§102

30.1%

-9.9% vs TC avg

§112

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

97%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (-12.5%)

3y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.