Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/990,152

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Examiner

COLLINS, CYNTHIA E

Art Unit

Tech Center

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Assignee

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1320 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COLLINS, CYNTHIA E View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1088 granted / 1320 resolved

+22.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1344

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§102

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

§112

48.8%

+8.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1320 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/589,901

Patent 12660786

SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PYYV54

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/590,364

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SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PKYP02

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12653133

SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PPLE95

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+8.7%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1320 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.