Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/014,382

USE OF TREHALOSE FOR INHIBITING AILMENT INDUCING MICROORGANISMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 04, 2023

Priority

Jul 10, 2020 — CN PCT/CN2020/101302 +2 more

Examiner

ALAWADI, SARAH

Art Unit

1619

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

CONOPCO, INC.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 38% of cases after interview

— +38.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 669 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALAWADI, SARAH View full profile →

Grants only 38% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

252 granted / 669 resolved

-22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

717

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

67.6%

+27.6% vs TC avg

§102

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 669 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 04, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 07, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 08, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Dec 03, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

38%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+38.2%)

3y 8m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 669 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.