Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/908,373

Untitled Application

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Filed

2800

Examiner

RIDDLE, CHRISTINA A

Art Unit

2882

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 911 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIDDLE, CHRISTINA A View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

735 granted / 911 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

956

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

45.4%

+5.4% vs TC avg

§102

24.7%

-15.3% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 911 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

Mar 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 22, 2026

Interview Requested

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.3%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 911 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.