Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/178,966

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Feb 16, 2022 — provisional 63/310,639 +1 more

Examiner

KINGDON, CATHY

Art Unit

Tech Center

SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG

Assignee

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1208 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KINGDON, CATHY View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

971 granted / 1208 resolved

+20.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1230

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

31.7%

-8.3% vs TC avg

§102

20.9%

-19.1% vs TC avg

§112

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1208 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+2.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1208 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.