Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/885,082

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

SIDDIQUE, MUSHFIQUE

Art Unit

2825

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 820 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

734 granted / 820 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

840

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

63.0%

+23.0% vs TC avg

§102

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 820 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Dec 18, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+6.2%)

1y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 820 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.