Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/453,112

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 21, 2021 — EU 21216403.2 +2 more

Examiner

PATEL, TAJASH D

Art Unit

Tech Center

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Assignee

3M Innovative Properties Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1580 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, TAJASH D View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1275 granted / 1580 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1609

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

54.1%

+14.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1580 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+7.2%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1580 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.