Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/740,681

PACKAGE ARCHITECTURES HAVING VERTICALLY STACKED DIES WITH DIRECT BONDING

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Filed

Examiner

NARAGHI, ALI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Intel Corporation

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 778 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

672 granted / 778 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

808

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

87.0%

+47.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 778 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

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BACKSIDE CONTACT

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+5.4%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 778 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.