Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/389,620

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 09, 2019 — provisional 62/885,114 +2 more

Examiner

TICHY, JENNIFER M.H.

Art Unit

Tech Center

NIHON NOHYAKU CO., LTD.

Assignee

Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +33.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TICHY, JENNIFER M.H. View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

399 granted / 611 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

688

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

66.6%

+26.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 611 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 21, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 611 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.