Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/284,789

Polymer Composite and Molded Article Containing the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Priority

Aug 13, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0107619 +2 more

Examiner

BUTCHER, ROBERT T

Art Unit

1764

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 960 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BUTCHER, ROBERT T View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

683 granted / 960 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

1018

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 960 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 28, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/027,483

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SURFACE-PROTECTIVE COATING MATERIAL COMPOSITION

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/729,014

Patent 12655253

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Patent 12642753

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+17.5%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 960 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.