Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/684,201

USE OF 1-(4- TERT- BUTYL CYCLOHEXYL) PROPYL ACETATE AS AROMA INGREDIENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 16, 2024

Priority

Aug 20, 2021 — EU 21192297.6 +1 more

Examiner

AHVAZI, BIJAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

BASF SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +47.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1213 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHVAZI, BIJAN View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

768 granted / 1213 resolved

+3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +47% interview lift

Without

With

+47.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

79 currently pending

Career history

1283

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.8%

+44.8% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1213 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 16, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+47.2%)

2y 9m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1213 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.