Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/279,998

MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF PARTICLES SUPPORTED BY SPECIFIC SURFACTANTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 01, 2023

Priority

Mar 05, 2021 — EU 21160885.6 +1 more

Examiner

BURKMAN, JESSICA LYNN

Art Unit

3653

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

BASF SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 211 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BURKMAN, JESSICA LYNN View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

174 granted / 211 resolved

+30.5% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

233

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

77.5%

+37.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

16.3%

-23.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 211 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 01, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.5%)

1y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 211 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.