Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/908,949

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

FAN, WEIHUA

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG

Assignee

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 646 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 646 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

681

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

35.4%

-4.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

28.7%

-11.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 646 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+12.2%)

2y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 646 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.