Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/906,267

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

LEE, SIN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'OREAL

Assignee

L'Oréal S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +25.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1049 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, SIN J View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

723 granted / 1049 resolved

+8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

55 currently pending

Career history

1105

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

66.7%

+26.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1049 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12653790

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2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/619,324

Patent 12636366

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3y 3m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+25.3%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1049 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.