Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/795,820

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Examiner

SUL, STEPHEN SANGJIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +26.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 504 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUL, STEPHEN SANGJIN View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

403 granted / 504 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

524

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 504 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/206,527

Patent 12648117

SERVICEABLE PERIPHERAL CONNECTION DEVICE

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/506,006

Patent 12646672

CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPENSATION BIMETAL OF A THERMAL TRIPPING MECHANISM

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12641716

Liquid Cooling Using PCB Through Holes

2y 4m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.8%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 504 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.