Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/274,541

Method for Library Preparation in Next Generation Sequencing by Enzymatic DNA Fragmentation

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Priority

Jan 29, 2021 — EU 21154220.4 +1 more

Examiner

PHAM, KHAI QUYNH TIEN

Art Unit

1684

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Miltenyi Biotec B.V. & Co. KG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHAM, KHAI QUYNH TIEN View full profile →

Grants only 0% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

0 granted / 1 resolved

-60.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

71.6%

+31.6% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 27, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

14/545,581

Patent null

Pri-mirna libraries and methods for making and using pri-mirna libraries

Granted

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 1 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

Grant Probability

With Interview (+0.0%)

3y 3m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.