Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/879,319

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO DATA IN AN INDUSTRIAL PLANT OR IN A DATABASE ASSOCIATED TO THE INDUSTRIAL PLANT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 27, 2024

Priority

Jun 29, 2022 — EU 22181962.6 +4 more

Examiner

LEMMA, SAMSON B

Art Unit

2498

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

BASF SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 911 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

803 granted / 911 resolved

+30.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

930

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§103

59.9%

+19.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.4%

-20.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 911 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 27, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.2%)

2y 9m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 911 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.