Last updated: October 04, 2026

Application No. 17/050,168

REPEAT-MEDIATED PLANT SITE-SPECIFIC RECOMBINATION METHOD

Final Rejection

Filed

Oct 23, 2020

Priority

Apr 23, 2018 — CN 201810368574.2 +1 more

Examiner

BYRNES, DAVID R

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Cas Center For Excellence In Molecular Plant Sciences

OA Round

6 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 242 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BYRNES, DAVID R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

189 granted / 242 resolved

+18.1% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

285

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§112

47.2%

+7.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 242 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 6 earlier events

Dec 13, 2024

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 13, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 26, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Jun 26, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Jun 30, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 26, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 21, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

7-8

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 242 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.