Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/887,123

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

MEADOWS, CHRISTINA L

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG

Assignee

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +23.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 67 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MEADOWS, CHRISTINA L View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

51 granted / 67 resolved

+16.1% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

52.6%

+12.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.8%

-26.2% vs TC avg

§112

24.0%

-16.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 67 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.2%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 67 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.