Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/718,880

PESTICIDALLY ACTIVE THIOSEMICARBAZONE COMPOUNDS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Priority

Dec 16, 2021 — EU 21214993.4 +2 more

Examiner

PAK, JOHN D

Art Unit

1699

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

BASF A/s

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 52% of cases after interview

— +37.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 996 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PAK, JOHN D View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

517 granted / 996 resolved

-8.1% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+37.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1038

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 996 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 12, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12655116

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3y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+37.6%)

3y 1m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 996 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.