Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/010,218

BIODEGRADABLE UV ABSORBERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 14, 2022

Priority

Jun 17, 2020 — EU 20180528.0 +1 more

Examiner

MURESAN, ANA Z

Art Unit

1692

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

BASF Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +30.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 711 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MURESAN, ANA Z View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

536 granted / 711 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

743

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

59.0%

+19.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 711 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 14, 2022

Application Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 27, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.7%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 711 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.