Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/976,913

Untitled Application

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Examiner

BOGGS, RUSSELL T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.

Assignee

Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +15.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 664 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BOGGS, RUSSELL T View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

485 granted / 664 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

684

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

30.3%

-9.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§112

30.1%

-9.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 664 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/451,547

Patent 12662684

ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED REFUGE

4y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/389,750

Patent 12653127

PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV621819

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/436,565

Patent 12642237

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 20142104

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/393,805

Patent 12635628

PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH010499

2y 5m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/499,352

Patent 12635629

CANOLA HYBRID 18GM0769N

2y 6m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+15.3%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 664 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.