Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/989,844

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

CALAMITA, HEATHER

Art Unit

Tech Center

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Assignee

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 185 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CALAMITA, HEATHER View full profile →

Grants only 38% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

70 granted / 185 resolved

-22.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

187

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

68.4%

+28.4% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 185 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/397,801

Patent 12616130

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2y 4m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/394,765

Patent 12593780

PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV638143

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/535,886

Patent 12593785

PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH010461

2y 3m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/394,527

Patent 12588623

PLANTS AND SEEDS OF HYBRID CORN VARIETY CH010451

2y 3m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

38%

Grant Probability

47%

With Interview (+9.4%)

4y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 185 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.