Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/385,786

BRANCHED POLY(LACTIC ACID-3-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID)COPOLYMER AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2023

Priority

May 06, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0058539 +3 more

Examiner

LISTVOYB, GREGORY

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +29.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1211 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LISTVOYB, GREGORY View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

811 granted / 1211 resolved

+7.0% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1240

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

72.8%

+32.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1211 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+29.4%)

3y 0m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1211 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.