Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/280,787

PELLETIZATION OF A POLYMER STABILIZER MIXTURE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 07, 2023

Priority

Mar 09, 2021 — EU 21161643.8 +1 more

Examiner

GOLOBOY, JAMES C

Art Unit

1771

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

BASF SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1358 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOLOBOY, JAMES C View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

866 granted / 1358 resolved

-1.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

1417

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1358 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 07, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

72%

With Interview (+8.6%)

2y 12m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1358 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.