Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/545,099

Nucleotide Reagent Solutions

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2023

Examiner

HORLICK, KENNETH R

Art Unit

1681

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Life Technologies Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1035 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HORLICK, KENNETH R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

817 granted / 1035 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1059

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§103

38.4%

-1.6% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1035 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.1%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1035 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.