Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/385,794

BRANCHED POLY(3-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID)POLYMER, AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2023

Priority

May 06, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0058832 +3 more

Examiner

BERRO, ADAM JOSEPH

Art Unit

1765

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +49.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BERRO, ADAM JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

26 granted / 50 resolved

-13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+49.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

104

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

90.2%

+50.2% vs TC avg

§102

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2023

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+49.9%)

3y 5m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.