Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/701,820

METHOD FOR PRODUCING 5-HALOMETHYLFURFURAL AND SYSTEM THEREFOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Priority

Oct 26, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0143959 +1 more

Examiner

RAO, SAVITHA M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 61% of cases after interview

— +29.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1175 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAO, SAVITHA M View full profile →

Grants 61% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

714 granted / 1175 resolved

+0.8% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

1205

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

55.4%

+15.4% vs TC avg

§102

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§112

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1175 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 16, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

61%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+29.6%)

2y 8m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1175 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.