Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/770,699

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Jun 13, 2024 — TW 113121857

Examiner

SOWARD, IDA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Assignee

United Microelectronics Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1351 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SOWARD, IDA M View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1260 granted / 1351 resolved

+33.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+5.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

1383

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

48.3%

+8.3% vs TC avg

§102

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

§112

21.8%

-18.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1351 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/661,029

Patent 12677666

DIE EDGE PROTECTION TO ELIMINATE DIE CHIPPING

4y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/730,279

Patent 12677444

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

4y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/059,281

Patent 12677550

DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING STRETCHABLE LOWER SUBSTRATE

3y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/309,608

Patent 12677570

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

3y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/318,287

Patent 12677579

POLARIZATION FILM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+5.5%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1351 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.