Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/284,721

2-(2-(3-METHYLBUT-2-EN-1YL)PHENYL) PROPANAL AND MIXTURES THEREOF AS AROMA INGREDIENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Priority

Apr 01, 2021 — EU 21166616.9 +1 more

Examiner

OYER, ANDREW J

Art Unit

1767

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

BASF SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 601 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OYER, ANDREW J View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

479 granted / 601 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

630

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

54.2%

+14.2% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 601 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 28, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 601 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.