Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/686,236

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Aug 25, 2021 — EU 21193045.8 +1 more

Examiner

DOUYON, LORNA M

Art Unit

1761

Tech Center

BASF SE

Assignee

BASF A/s

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 57% of cases after interview

— +71.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 987 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOUYON, LORNA M View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

563 granted / 987 resolved

-3.0% vs TC avg

Strong +72% interview lift

Without

With

+71.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

1026

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

74.7%

+34.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 987 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+71.7%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 987 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.