Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/864,105

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

May 11, 2022 — FR FR2204466 +2 more

Examiner

NICOLAS, FREDERICK C

Art Unit

3754

Tech Center

APTAR FRANCE SAS

Assignee

AptarGroup Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1286 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NICOLAS, FREDERICK C View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1046 granted / 1286 resolved

+21.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1303

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

51.9%

+11.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.1%

-14.9% vs TC avg

§112

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1286 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.5%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1286 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.