Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/826,938

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Examiner

PEEBLES, KATHERINE

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'OREAL

Assignee

L'Oréal S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +48.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 499 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEEBLES, KATHERINE View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

181 granted / 499 resolved

-23.7% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+48.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

71 currently pending

Career history

570

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

60.7%

+20.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 499 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+48.8%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 499 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.