Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 19/417,711

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Dec 23, 2019 — provisional 62/952,736 +9 more

Examiner

YOUNG, BRIAN ELLIS

Art Unit

Tech Center

10x Genomics, Inc.

Assignee

10x Genomics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +27.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 34 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

23 granted / 34 resolved

+7.6% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

55.8%

+15.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 34 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 30, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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5y 0m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

17/468,065

Patent 12630875

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4y 8m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Patent 12624350

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5y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+27.5%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 34 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.