Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/099,018

NEEDLE-LADEN PLANT INOCULATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 27, 2025

Priority

Jul 29, 2022 — provisional 63/393,602 +1 more

Examiner

SHEN, YANXIN NMN

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHEN, YANXIN NMN View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

4 granted / 4 resolved

+40.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

78.3%

+38.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 4 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 27, 2025

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 0m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 4 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.