Last updated: April 15, 2026

Application No. 18/365,274

TOMATO-DERIVED SIJUL GENE REGULATING PHLOEM DEVELOPMENT AND USE THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 04, 2023

Examiner

STOCKDALE, JESSICA NICOLE

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Postech Research And Business Development Foundation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +43.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 27 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STOCKDALE, JESSICA NICOLE View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

12 granted / 27 resolved

-15.6% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+43.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

41.6%

+1.6% vs TC avg

§102

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

§112

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 27 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 04, 2023

Application Filed

May 15, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Aug 13, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Final Rejection

Jan 09, 2026

Interview Requested

Feb 03, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Feb 03, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Feb 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 13, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Feb 18, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 30, 2026

Response Filed

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+43.6%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 27 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.