Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/906,316

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Examiner

BECKHARDT, LYNDSEY MARIE

Art Unit

Tech Center

L'OREAL

Assignee

L'Oréal S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 28% of cases after interview

— +48.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 561 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BECKHARDT, LYNDSEY MARIE View full profile →

Grants only 28% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

157 granted / 561 resolved

-32.0% vs TC avg

Strong +48% interview lift

Without

With

+48.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 12m

Avg Prosecution

68 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.9%

+25.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 561 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Sep 16, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

28%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+48.2%)

3y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 561 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.