Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/699,065

BIAXIALLY ORIENTED FILM

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Priority

Oct 07, 2021 — EU 21201520.0 +1 more

Examiner

ZACHARIA, RAMSEY E

Art Unit

1787

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

Borealis AG

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +28.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 908 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZACHARIA, RAMSEY E View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

711 granted / 908 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

935

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

70.1%

+30.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 908 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 05, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 05, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 05, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.7%)

2y 8m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 908 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.