Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/781,476

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED METAL-INSULATOR-METAL CAPACITORS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2021 — provisional 63/264,386 +1 more

Examiner

MAI, ANH D

Art Unit

2893

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 701 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 38% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

265 granted / 701 resolved

-30.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

760

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 701 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

38%

Grant Probability

48%

With Interview (+9.9%)

3y 8m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 701 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.