Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/300,529

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Jan 20, 2012 — provisional 61/589,196 +6 more

Examiner

CROW, ROBERT THOMAS

Art Unit

1683

Tech Center

Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc.

Assignee

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 42% of cases after interview

— +31.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 711 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROW, ROBERT THOMAS View full profile →

Grants 42% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

295 granted / 711 resolved

-18.5% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

756

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

57.0%

+17.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 711 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

May 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

42%

Grant Probability

73%

With Interview (+31.7%)

3y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 711 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.