Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/334,536

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Sep 20, 2024 — provisional 63/697,221

Examiner

ROBINSON, HOPE A

Art Unit

1652

Tech Center

Confluence Genetics, LLC

Assignee

Confluence Genetics LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +43.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +43.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1040 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBINSON, HOPE A View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

706 granted / 1040 resolved

+7.9% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+43.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

57 currently pending

Career history

1110

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.7%

-21.3% vs TC avg

§112

41.7%

+1.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1040 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+43.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1040 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.