Last updated: July 31, 2026

Application No. 18/946,102

METHODS FOR APPLYING COMPOSITIONS TO EYELASHES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 13, 2024

Priority

Jan 31, 2024 — provisional 63/627,504 +1 more

Examiner

WALCZAK, DAVID J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

L'Oréal

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +17.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALCZAK, DAVID J View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1305 granted / 1759 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

1775

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

61.2%

+21.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

26.8%

-13.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1759 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 22, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.7%)

2y 4m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1759 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.