Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/785,422

PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS FROM PLANT HAIRY ROOTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 15, 2022

Priority

Dec 18, 2019 — EU 19306687.5 +1 more

Examiner

CHATTERJEE, JAYANTA

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Genethon

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +66.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

9 granted / 15 resolved

At TC average

Strong +67% interview lift

Without

With

+66.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

60.2%

+20.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.9%

-29.1% vs TC avg

§112

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 15, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 25, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 25, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Jan 12, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+66.7%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.