Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/788,533

POWER AMPLIFIERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 30, 2024

Priority

Oct 22, 2021 — provisional 63/270,829 +1 more

Examiner

AKINYEMI, AJIBOLA A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +18.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 943 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AKINYEMI, AJIBOLA A View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

757 granted / 943 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

967

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 943 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 30, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.5%)

2y 9m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 943 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.