Last updated: May 28, 2026

Application No. 18/499,367

CANOLA HYBRID 21GG1082N

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 01, 2023

Examiner

ZHONG, WAYNESHAOBIN

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 533 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

385 granted / 533 resolved

+12.2% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

552

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

58.7%

+18.7% vs TC avg

§102

10.2%

-29.8% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 533 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 01, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 10m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 533 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.