Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/551,080

Novel Imine

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 18, 2023

Priority

Mar 29, 2021 — GB 2104415.1 +1 more

Examiner

RHOADES, DEREK JAMES

Art Unit

1692

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Syngenta AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +20.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 73 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

52 granted / 73 resolved

+11.2% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+20.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

60.4%

+20.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 73 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 18, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+20.8%)

3y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 73 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.