Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/741,706

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

GONZALEZ, MILTON

Art Unit

2852

Tech Center

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.7% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 638 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GONZALEZ, MILTON View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

497 granted / 638 resolved

+17.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

656

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

46.9%

+6.9% vs TC avg

§102

29.9%

-10.1% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 638 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+12.7%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 638 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.