Last updated: August 16, 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

— -4.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1370 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1144 granted / 1370 resolved

+23.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

1394

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

33.5%

-6.5% vs TC avg

§102

25.6%

-14.4% vs TC avg

§112

24.9%

-15.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1370 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 05, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (-4.3%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1370 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.