Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/389,788

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Priority

Feb 13, 2019 — provisional 62/805,277 +10 more

Examiner

KONOPKA, CATHERINE ANNE

Art Unit

1635

Tech Center

Beam Therapeutics Inc.

Assignee

Beam Therapeutics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 58% of cases after interview

— +64.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 190 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KONOPKA, CATHERINE ANNE View full profile →

Grants 58% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

111 granted / 190 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Strong +65% interview lift

Without

With

+64.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

68 currently pending

Career history

246

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

45.6%

+5.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 190 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

58%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+64.8%)

3y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 190 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.