Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/555,991

Copolymer composition containing polyamide blocks, polyether blocks and thermoplastic polyurethane

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 18, 2023

Priority

Apr 22, 2021 — FR FR2104202 +1 more

Examiner

STONEHOCKER, VIRGINIA LEE

Art Unit

1766

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Arkema France

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STONEHOCKER, VIRGINIA LEE View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

32 granted / 41 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

72.7%

+32.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

20.0%

-20.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 41 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 18, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/020,226

Patent 12662573

HYDROPHOBICALLY-MODIFIED ASSOCIATIVE THICKENER POLYMERS PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF

3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/865,741

Patent 12655284

RESIN COMPOSITION, COVER WINDOW INCLUDING THE SAME, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE COVER WINDOW

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/067,105

Patent 12637598

HEAT-CROSSLINKABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FORMING A HEAT-STABLE ADHESIVE SEAL

3y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/021,584

Patent 12624147

Dimensionally Stable Polyurethanes and Composites

3y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/041,632

Patent 12624146

POLYURETHANE COMPOSITION

3y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.7%)

3y 2m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 41 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.