Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/973,747

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Examiner

KOVALENKO, MYKOLA V

Art Unit

Tech Center

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Assignee

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +25.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 540 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

376 granted / 540 resolved

+9.6% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

577

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.6%

+11.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§112

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 540 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/633,982

Patent 12668613

NOVEL CHIMERIC INSECTICIDAL PROTEINS TOXIC OR INHIBITORY TO LEPIDOPTERAN PESTS

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/589,779

Patent 12660784

SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PLSL31

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/520,718

Patent 12648535

SOYBEAN VARIETY 01098192

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/589,587

Patent 12648536

SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PNHK56

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+25.7%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 540 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.