Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/571,905

ANTI-FUNGAL COMPOSITION DERIVED FROM HESPERALOE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2023

Priority

Jun 21, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2021038279 +1 more

Examiner

GALSTER, SAMUEL LEONARD

Art Unit

1693

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 53% of cases after interview

— +40.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 109 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GALSTER, SAMUEL LEONARD View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

58 granted / 109 resolved

-6.8% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+40.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

161

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

53.2%

+13.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 109 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+40.6%)

3y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 109 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.