Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/287,081

MULTI-PORT SRAM CELL WITH ENLARGED CONTACT VIAS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 31, 2025

Priority

May 25, 2023 — provisional 63/469,036 +1 more

Examiner

KUSUMAKAR, KAREN M

Art Unit

2897

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 962 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUSUMAKAR, KAREN M View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

838 granted / 962 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

983

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

54.9%

+14.9% vs TC avg

§102

41.2%

+1.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 962 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 31, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+9.8%)

1y 11m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 962 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.