Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/567,296

SEMICONTINUOUS SUSPENSION POLYMERIZATION OF POLYACRYLATES IN A CAPILLARY REACTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 05, 2023

Priority

Jun 10, 2021 — EU 21178671.0 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, RIP A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Evonik Operations GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.2% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1379 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1151 granted / 1379 resolved

+23.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

1397

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

33.7%

-6.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.7%

-14.3% vs TC avg

§112

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1379 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-4.2%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1379 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.