Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/393,468

LETTUCE VARIETY NUN 06346 LTL

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Priority

Dec 21, 2022 — provisional 63/476,479

Examiner

ABRAHAM, AMJAD A

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Nunhems B.V.

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 31% of cases after interview

— +37.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 327 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABRAHAM, AMJAD A View full profile →

Grants only 31% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

101 granted / 327 resolved

-29.1% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

338

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.3%

+48.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 327 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 21, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Nov 12, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Patent 12630834

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATING ALKALOIDS IN TOBACCO

2y 9m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/533,919

Patent 12593807

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 28112782

2y 4m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/492,498

Patent 12527294

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 25020904

2y 3m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

18/370,766

Patent 12520803

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 24231100

2y 3m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

31%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+37.2%)

3y 4m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 327 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.