Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/940,186

WHEAT VARIETY RNP16DC10044901

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 07, 2024

Priority

Nov 10, 2023 — provisional 63/597,830

Examiner

BYRNES, DAVID R

Art Unit

1662

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 231 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BYRNES, DAVID R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

182 granted / 231 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

274

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

31.3%

-8.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

§112

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 231 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 07, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 231 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.