Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/281,740

METHOD FOR PREPARING PRE-HYDROLYZED POLYSILICATE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 12, 2023

Priority

Jun 08, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0074291 +1 more

Examiner

RODD, CHRISTOPHER M

Art Unit

1766

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 795 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RODD, CHRISTOPHER M View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

580 granted / 795 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

821

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 795 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 12, 2023

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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5y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/205,107

Patent 12668657

POLYNORBORNENE-BASED POLYCATIONS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/777,107

Patent 12655314

LOW VOC COATINGS INCLUDING HYPER-BRANCHED ALKYLATED POLYMERS

4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/263,670

Patent 12655287

HIGH IMPACT STRENGTH THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+11.1%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 795 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.