Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 17/924,641

METHOD FOR DATA PROCESSING OF RNA INFORMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 10, 2022

Priority

May 14, 2020 — JP 2020-085433 +1 more

Examiner

KALLAL, ROBERT JAMES

Art Unit

1685

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Kao Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +34.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 96 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KALLAL, ROBERT JAMES View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

57 granted / 96 resolved

-0.6% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

132

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

27.9%

-12.1% vs TC avg

§103

52.4%

+12.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 96 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 10, 2022

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+34.6%)

4y 2m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 96 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.