Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/488,978

METHOD FOR PRODUCING N-(HETERO)ARYL (METH)ACRYLAMIDE COMPOUND

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 17, 2023

Priority

May 28, 2021 — JP 2021-089874 +3 more

Examiner

HOU, FRANK S

Art Unit

1692

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +34.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 127 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOU, FRANK S View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

91 granted / 127 resolved

+11.7% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

170

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

44.0%

+4.0% vs TC avg

§102

19.3%

-20.7% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 127 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 17, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.6%)

3y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 127 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.