Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/761,906

PLANAR PASSIVATION LAYERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Priority

Aug 29, 2017 — divisional of 10/665,521 +2 more

Examiner

GEBREMARIAM, SAMUEL A

Art Unit

2811

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 835 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GEBREMARIAM, SAMUEL A View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

694 granted / 835 resolved

+15.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

855

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

§112

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 835 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 29, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+8.1%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 835 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.