Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/723,896

Untitled Application

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Filed

1700

Examiner

CHEN, BRET P

Art Unit

1718

Tech Center

Arkema France

Assignee

Arkema France

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1122 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allow Rate

944 granted / 1122 resolved

+24.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1153

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

50.5%

+10.5% vs TC avg

§102

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§112

27.7%

-12.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1122 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1122 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.