Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/932,891

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Priority

May 15, 2020 — JP 2020-085737 +6 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, VIET Q

Art Unit

2827

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1254 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 95% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1192 granted / 1254 resolved

+27.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1272

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

32.0%

-8.0% vs TC avg

§102

37.2%

-2.8% vs TC avg

§112

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1254 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

95%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+3.5%)

1y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1254 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.