Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/932,955

Untitled Application

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Examiner

KEOGH, MATTHEW R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.

Assignee

Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 702 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEOGH, MATTHEW R View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

550 granted / 702 resolved

+18.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

732

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

30.6%

-9.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 702 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+14.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 702 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.