Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/798,858

Wafer Map Recognition Method Using Artificial Intelligence AND Computer Device

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 09, 2024

Priority

Aug 11, 2023 — provisional 63/518,963

Examiner

LEE, BENEDICT E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

MediaTek Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 113 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, BENEDICT E View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

99 granted / 113 resolved

+27.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

127

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.2%

+49.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 113 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 113 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.