Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/090,852

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING TOBACCO PLANTS AND PRODUCTS HAVING REDUCED OR ELIMINATED SUCKERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2025

Priority

Sep 11, 2017 — provisional 62/556,804 +3 more

Examiner

STEPHENS, REBECCA JOHANNA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Altria Client Services LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +28.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 212 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

144 granted / 212 resolved

+7.9% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

236

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

34.6%

-5.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.2%

-25.8% vs TC avg

§112

33.5%

-6.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 212 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+28.3%)

2y 11m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 212 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.