Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/143,804

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 28, 2022 — JP 2022-211977 +1 more

Examiner

LEONG, NATHAN T

Art Unit

Tech Center

NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

Assignee

Nicca Chemical Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +24.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 757 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEONG, NATHAN T View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

538 granted / 757 resolved

+11.1% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

773

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

83.4%

+43.4% vs TC avg

§102

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

§112

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 757 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/284,528

Patent 12669289

METHOD FOR REPAIRING A TANK IN A GLASS MELTING FURNACE

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/290,918

Patent 12668534

HEAT-RESISTANT PRODUCT

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/254,612

Patent 12655352

DEVICES COMPRISING A LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYER AND USES THEREOF

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/920,078

Patent 12654198

SUBSTRATE-PROCESSING METHOD

1y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/444,093

Patent 12649169

ANTIFOULING COATINGS AND METHODS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+24.2%)

2y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 757 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.