Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 17/402,730

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SHORT-ACTING BENZODIAZEPINES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 16, 2021

Examiner

MCDOWELL, BRIAN E

Art Unit

1624

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Paion UK Limited

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1102 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MCDOWELL, BRIAN E View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

818 granted / 1102 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

58 currently pending

Career history

1160

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§102

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§112

47.6%

+7.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1102 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2021

Application Filed

May 01, 2024

Non-Final Rejection

Sep 04, 2024

Response Filed

Oct 22, 2024

Final Rejection

May 01, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Nov 26, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Dec 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.3%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 1102 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.