Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/731,085

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CARING FOR KERATIN MATERIALS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Examiner

RONEY, CELESTE A

Art Unit

1612

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

L'Oréal

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +17.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 749 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RONEY, CELESTE A View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

469 granted / 749 resolved

+2.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

806

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

69.3%

+29.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 749 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/004,574

Patent 12667175

PROCESS FOR PERMANENT WAVING KERATIN FIBERS

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

17/841,975

Patent 12661403

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4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Myelin Nanovesicles And Uses Thereof

3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

63%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+17.8%)

3y 0m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 749 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.