Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/898,053

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

DEVEAU ROSEN, JASON

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

Mertec, LLC

Assignee

Mertec LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 823 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

660 granted / 823 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

853

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§103

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§102

17.7%

-22.3% vs TC avg

§112

43.2%

+3.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 823 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 4m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/389,756

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PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV963205

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/391,770

Patent 12593776

PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV989489

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/519,119

Patent 12593805

SOYBEAN VARIETY 01106379

2y 4m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/520,660

Patent 12593806

SOYBEAN VARIETY 01098361

2y 4m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 823 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.