Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/989,868

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Examiner

ABRAHAM, AMJAD A

Art Unit

Tech Center

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Assignee

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 32% of cases after interview

— +36.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 330 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABRAHAM, AMJAD A View full profile →

Grants only 32% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

104 granted / 330 resolved

-28.5% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

343

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.6%

+47.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 330 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/519,023

Patent 12660782

SOYBEAN VARIETY 01106494

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/492,651

Patent 12648534

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 24370074

2y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/603,881

Patent 12648537

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 26060745

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/392,776

Patent 12642230

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 21440610

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/392,887

Patent 12642231

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 24250024

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

32%

Grant Probability

68%

With Interview (+36.2%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 330 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.