Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/753,470

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Examiner

GHYKA, ALEXANDER G

Art Unit

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1300 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GHYKA, ALEXANDER G View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1089 granted / 1300 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1330

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

70.8%

+30.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1300 resolved cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+13.7%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1300 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.