Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/762,937

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

GOLDEN, CHINESSA T

Art Unit

1788

Tech Center

Sonoco Development, Inc.

Assignee

Sonoco Development Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 679 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOLDEN, CHINESSA T View full profile →

Grants 57% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

385 granted / 679 resolved

-3.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

714

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

63.6%

+23.6% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

§112

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 679 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

57%

Grant Probability

61%

With Interview (+4.1%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 679 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.