Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/758,389

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING PHOTOSYNTHETIC EFFICIENCY, GROWTH AND/OR LIPID PRODUCTION OF MICROORGANISMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Aug 16, 2016 — provisional 62/375,498 +3 more

Examiner

BOWERS, ERIN M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Morgan State University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 546 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOWERS, ERIN M View full profile →

Grants 55% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

301 granted / 546 resolved

-4.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

595

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

72.0%

+32.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.9%

-33.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 546 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

55%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (+10.5%)

3y 6m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 546 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.