Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/285,045

Thermoplastic Resin Composition

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 29, 2023

Priority

Oct 01, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0130755 +3 more

Examiner

BOYLE, ROBERT C

Art Unit

1764

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1127 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOYLE, ROBERT C View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

784 granted / 1127 resolved

+4.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1154

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

77.9%

+37.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1127 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 29, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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17/757,192

Patent 12658444

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4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

67%

With Interview (-2.7%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1127 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.