Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/421,694

SEARCHING A CHEMICAL STRUCTURE DATABASE BASED ON CENTROIDS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 24, 2024

Examiner

HENSON, MISCHITA L

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Camelot UK Bidco Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 791 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HENSON, MISCHITA L View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

600 granted / 791 resolved

+7.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

804

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

25.9%

-14.1% vs TC avg

§103

54.9%

+14.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 791 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 24, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.1%)

3y 1m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 791 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.