Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/682,134

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Dec 20, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021086901

Examiner

MELARAGNO, MICHAEL

Art Unit

3754

Tech Center

Wacker Chemie AG

Assignee

Wacker Chemie AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 719 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MELARAGNO, MICHAEL View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

484 granted / 719 resolved

+7.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

740

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.1%

+42.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 719 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 719 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.