Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/979,763

Systems and Methods for Multi-Phase Clock Generation

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2024

Priority

Feb 18, 2020 — provisional 62/977,777 +3 more

Examiner

POOS, JOHN W

Art Unit

2896

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1394 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

POOS, JOHN W View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1303 granted / 1394 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1412

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

39.7%

-0.3% vs TC avg

§102

51.0%

+11.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1394 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+4.6%)

1y 10m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1394 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.