Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/498,670

TETRAPLOID WATERMELON LINE NAMED W087YR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 31, 2023

Examiner

BUI, PHUONG T

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Hm Clause Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1188 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

965 granted / 1188 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

1228

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

33.0%

-7.0% vs TC avg

§102

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

§112

35.3%

-4.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1188 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 31, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 24, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 23, 2025

Response Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

May 26, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 10, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.2%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1188 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.