Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/731,070

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CLEANSING KERATIN MATERIALS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Examiner

JOHNSON, DANIELLE D

Art Unit

1617

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

L'Oréal

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 722 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 45% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

323 granted / 722 resolved

-15.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

776

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

88.9%

+48.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 722 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

45%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (+12.4%)

4y 0m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 722 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.