Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/965,607

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Filed

Examiner

ACKUN, JACOB K

Art Unit

Tech Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1283 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ACKUN, JACOB K View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

726 granted / 1283 resolved

-3.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

1319

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

77.1%

+37.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1283 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 09, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 30, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

59%

With Interview (+2.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1283 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.