Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/299,107

HCV DETECTION

Final Rejection

Filed

Jun 02, 2021

Priority

Dec 03, 2018 — GB 1819726.9 +2 more

Examiner

GIAMMONA, FRANCESCA FILIPPA

Art Unit

1681

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Diagnostics For The Real World Ltd.

OA Round

3 (Final)

This examiner grants 36% of cases after interview

— +53.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 70 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GIAMMONA, FRANCESCA FILIPPA View full profile →

Grants only 36% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

25 granted / 70 resolved

-24.3% vs TC avg

Strong +53% interview lift

Without

With

+53.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

134

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§103

75.1%

+35.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 70 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 02, 2021

Application Filed

Jul 01, 2024

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Dec 27, 2024

Response Filed

Mar 04, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Sep 04, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Sep 09, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Sep 12, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Apr 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/253,640

Patent 12637719

Panel of ER Regulated Genes for Use in Monitoring Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer

3y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/599,330

Patent 12595515

PROGNOSIS METHOD OF CANCER

4y 6m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/424,422

Patent 12584177

DETECTING ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

4y 8m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/469,507

Patent 12577621

LRRK2 MUTATIONS AS BIOMARKERS FOR THE PREDICTION OF IMMUNE CHECKPOINT RESPONSE IN CANCER

4y 6m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/805,721

Patent 12545964

DETECTION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL AIR DUST

3y 8m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

36%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+53.3%)

3y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 70 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.