Last updated: August 16, 2026

Application No. 18/687,722

COMPOSITION FOR SPIN-ON CARBON FILM FORMATION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITION FOR SPIN-ON CARBON FILM FORMATION, UNDERLAYER FILM FOR LITHOGRAPHY, RESIST PATTERN FORMATION METHOD, AND CIRCUIT PATTERN FORMATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2021 — JP 2021-140616 +1 more

Examiner

EOFF, ANCA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1253 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EOFF, ANCA View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1003 granted / 1253 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

1292

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

50.6%

+10.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

§112

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1253 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 28, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+11.0%)

2y 8m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1253 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.