Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/941,713

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

KUBELIK, ANNE R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.

Assignee

Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1326 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KUBELIK, ANNE R View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1005 granted / 1326 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -1% lift

Without

With

+-0.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

1375

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

31.9%

-8.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1326 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/791,253

Patent 12662682

METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIOLUMINESCENT PLANTS

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/075,969

Patent 12642227

SOYBEAN VARIETY '21850087'

3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/398,443

Patent 12642221

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/698,244

Patent 12622403

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4y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

75%

With Interview (-0.6%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1326 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.