Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/894,494

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

BEGUM, SULTANA

Art Unit

2824

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 543 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEGUM, SULTANA View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

507 granted / 543 resolved

+33.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 9m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

565

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 543 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+0.4%)

1y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 543 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.