Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/894,175

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 24, 2024

Priority

Apr 17, 2020 — JP 2020-073841 +3 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, VAN THU T

Art Unit

2824

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 957 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

792 granted / 957 resolved

+14.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

994

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

69.5%

+29.5% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 957 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+6.5%)

2y 2m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 957 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.