Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/685,199

Nucleotide Sequence Identification Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Priority

Sep 06, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021032625

Examiner

BAUSCH, SARAE L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 30% of cases after interview

— +44.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 602 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BAUSCH, SARAE L View full profile →

Grants only 30% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

178 granted / 602 resolved

-30.4% vs TC avg

Strong +44% interview lift

Without

With

+44.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

56 currently pending

Career history

662

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

39.4%

-0.6% vs TC avg

§102

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

§112

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 602 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 09, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

30%

Grant Probability

74%

With Interview (+44.2%)

3y 9m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 602 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.