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Last updated: July 17, 2026
Application No. 18/727,872

Antibacterial Resin and Molded Body Comprising Same

Non-Final OA
Filed
Jul 10, 2024
Priority
Oct 13, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0131728 +2 more
Examiner
BECKHARDT, LYNDSEY MARIE
Art Unit
1613
Tech Center
1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry
Assignee
LG Chem Ltd.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
28%
Grant Probability
At Risk
1-2
OA Rounds
1y 11m
Est. Remaining
76%
With Interview

This examiner grants 28% of cases after interview

— +48.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.
Based on 562 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BECKHARDT, LYNDSEY MARIE View full profile →
Grants only 28% of cases
28%
Career Allowance Rate
157 granted / 562 resolved
-32.1% vs TC avg
Strong +48% interview lift
Without
With
+48.2%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 12m
Avg Prosecution
68 currently pending
Career history
649
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.1%
-39.9% vs TC avg
§103
65.9%
+25.9% vs TC avg
§102
2.7%
-37.3% vs TC avg
§112
2.1%
-37.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 562 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2024
Application Filed
Apr 24, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
28%
Grant Probability
76%
With Interview (+48.2%)
3y 12m (~1y 11m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 562 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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