Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/738,288

Zinc Phosphate Complex

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Dec 26, 2014 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2014072420 +1 more

Examiner

STEVENS, MARK V

Art Unit

1613

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Colgate-Palmolive Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +42.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +42.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 851 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STEVENS, MARK V View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

556 granted / 851 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+42.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

916

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

54.8%

+14.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 851 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+42.8%)

2y 7m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 851 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.