Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/565,016

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND MOLDED ARTICLE MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 28, 2023

Priority

Jun 15, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0072522 +1 more

Examiner

BHUSHAN, KUMAR R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +32.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 810 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BHUSHAN, KUMAR R View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

595 granted / 810 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

852

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 810 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 28, 2023

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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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

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.6%)

2y 9m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 810 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.