Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/796,870

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

TRUONG, NGUYEN T

Art Unit

2486

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 561 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRUONG, NGUYEN T View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allow Rate

462 granted / 561 resolved

+22.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

578

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§103

48.3%

+8.3% vs TC avg

§102

27.0%

-13.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 561 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 561 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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