Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/774,478

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Priority

Sep 30, 2020 — IT 102020000023122 +1 more

Examiner

CHAMBLISS, ALONZO

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

STMicroelectronics N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -24.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-24.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1186 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAMBLISS, ALONZO View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1068 granted / 1186 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -25% lift

Without

With

+-24.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

1208

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

52.3%

+12.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§112

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1186 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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DISPLAY PANEL

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

65%

With Interview (-24.7%)

2y 1m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1186 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.