Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/552,616

CHEMICAL PROCESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 26, 2023

Priority

Mar 26, 2021 — GB 2104286.6 +1 more

Examiner

CUTLIFF, YATE KAI RENE

Art Unit

1692

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +24.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1295 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CUTLIFF, YATE KAI RENE View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1034 granted / 1295 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1312

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

58.3%

+18.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1295 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 26, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.2%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1295 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.