Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/973,904

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Examiner

SHARMA, SANTOSH

Art Unit

Tech Center

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Assignee

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +26.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 108 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHARMA, SANTOSH View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

81 granted / 108 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

140

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

44.3%

+4.3% vs TC avg

§102

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§112

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 108 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 108 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.