Last updated: August 15, 2026

Application No. 18/285,535

DIRECTIONAL TEAR PACKAGING FILM

Final Rejection

Filed

Oct 04, 2023

Priority

Apr 08, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2021026469

Examiner

MIGGINS, MICHAEL C

Art Unit

1782

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Amcor Flexibles North America Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +16.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1026 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MIGGINS, MICHAEL C View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

829 granted / 1026 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

1069

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

43.9%

+3.9% vs TC avg

§102

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

§112

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1026 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 04, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 01, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.5%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1026 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.