Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/754,533

METHOD OF INSPECTING A SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Priority

Nov 01, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0149277

Examiner

GARCIA, PAULO ANDRES

Art Unit

2669

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.4% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 79% grant rate with +26.4% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

37 granted / 47 resolved

+16.7% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

97.4%

+57.4% vs TC avg

§102

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 15, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 15, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.4%)

3y 0m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.