Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/768,106

PLATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PLATING WAFER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 10, 2024

Priority

May 05, 2021 — divisional of 11/634,832 +1 more

Examiner

CHUNG, HOSUNG CHARLES

Art Unit

1794

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +37.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 478 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHUNG, HOSUNG CHARLES View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

283 granted / 478 resolved

-5.8% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

505

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

87.0%

+47.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 478 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+37.8%)

3y 0m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 478 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.