Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/784,632

Methods And Systems For Use In Processing Image Data Containing Position Data

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 25, 2024

Priority

Jul 27, 2023 — provisional 63/529,327

Examiner

WILBURN, MOLLY K

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Monsanto Technology LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 461 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILBURN, MOLLY K View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

416 granted / 461 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

476

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§103

56.8%

+16.8% vs TC avg

§102

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 461 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 461 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.