Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/898,864

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

PARIHAR, PRADHUMAN

Art Unit

1714

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +21.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 341 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PARIHAR, PRADHUMAN View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

191 granted / 341 resolved

-4.0% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

357

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 341 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+21.5%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 341 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.