Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/704,814

PESTICIDALLY ACTIVE HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES WITH SULFUR CONTAINING SUBSTITUENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — IN 202111048682 +1 more

Examiner

HAVLIN, ROBERT H

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Syngenta AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +27.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 1033 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAVLIN, ROBERT H View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

535 granted / 1033 resolved

-8.2% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

83 currently pending

Career history

1134

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

37.5%

-2.5% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

32.0%

-8.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1033 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 25, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+27.7%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1033 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.