Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/515,044

VEGETABLE FERMENTED BLOOD FLAVOR SEASONING COMPOSITION FOR VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE MEAT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Priority

Nov 28, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0161684

Examiner

TURNER, FELICIA C

Art Unit

1793

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Millennial Flavor Town Cooperation Foundation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 26% of cases after interview

— +30.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 630 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TURNER, FELICIA C View full profile →

Grants only 26% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

164 granted / 630 resolved

-39.0% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 2m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

692

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

92.9%

+52.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 630 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 20, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

26%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (+30.6%)

4y 2m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 630 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.