Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/707,932

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Nov 12, 2021 — JP 2021-185091 +1 more

Examiner

HEWITT, JAMES M

Art Unit

3679

Tech Center

SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED

Assignee

SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Company, Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +45.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 865 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HEWITT, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

598 granted / 865 resolved

+9.1% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+45.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

902

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.3%

+31.3% vs TC avg

§102

17.5%

-22.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 865 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 865 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.