Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/949,205

SEMICONDUCTOR INSPECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2024

Priority

Jan 25, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0011727

Examiner

TABA, MONICA TERESA

Art Unit

2878

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 210 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TABA, MONICA TERESA View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

186 granted / 210 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

233

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

86.3%

+46.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 210 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+4.3%)

2y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 210 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.