Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/705,878

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Nov 03, 2021 — EU 21206241.8 +1 more

Examiner

DUCHENEAUX, FRANK D

Art Unit

1788

Tech Center

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Assignee

3M Innovative Properties Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 715 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DUCHENEAUX, FRANK D View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

316 granted / 715 resolved

-15.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -14% lift

Without

With

+-13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

77.1%

+37.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.7%

-30.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 715 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

31%

With Interview (-13.6%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 715 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.