Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/013,791

STABLE LIQUID ANIMAL FEED INGREDIENT

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Examiner

STULII, VERA

Art Unit

1791

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Purac Biochem B V

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 32% of cases after interview

— +25.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 851 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 32% of cases

Career Allow Rate

275 granted / 851 resolved

-32.7% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

892

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

61.1%

+21.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 851 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2022

Application Filed

Sep 20, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Dec 18, 2025

Response Filed

Jan 09, 2026

Final Rejection

Apr 06, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/588,294

Patent 12577513

Methods for Aging Alcohol Products Using Intelligent Ultrasonic Technology

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/600,343

Patent 12577512

FERMENTED BEVERAGE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A FERMENTED BEVERAGE

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

15/780,008

Patent 12570938

FLAVOR INFUSED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

32%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (+25.0%)

4y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 851 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.