Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/179,503

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Apr 16, 2024 — provisional 63/634,764

Examiner

BYRNES, DAVID R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

Assignee

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 231 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BYRNES, DAVID R View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

182 granted / 231 resolved

+18.8% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

274

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

31.3%

-8.7% vs TC avg

§102

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

§112

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 231 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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18/398,813

Patent 12628758

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2y 4m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/192,537

Patent 12604820

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3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

18/814,578

Patent 12590316

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1y 7m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 231 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.