Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/457,498

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 18, 2010 — provisional 61/374,984 +6 more

Examiner

FAY, ZOHREH ALEMZADEH

Art Unit

Tech Center

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

Assignee

Monsanto Technology LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1114 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FAY, ZOHREH ALEMZADEH View full profile →

Grants 52% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

578 granted / 1114 resolved

-8.1% vs TC avg

Minimal -6% lift

Without

With

+-6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

1179

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1114 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

52%

Grant Probability

46%

With Interview (-6.4%)

3y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1114 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.