Last updated: August 06, 2026

Application No. 17/402,730

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SHORT-ACTING BENZODIAZEPINES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 16, 2021

Priority

May 22, 2012 — EU 12168968.1 +2 more

Examiner

MCDOWELL, BRIAN E

Art Unit

1624

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Paion UK Limited

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +30.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1124 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

834 granted / 1124 resolved

+14.2% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

69 currently pending

Career history

1177

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§102

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§112

49.8%

+9.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1124 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2021

Application Filed

May 06, 2024

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Sep 04, 2024

Response Filed

Oct 25, 2024

Final Rejection mailed

May 01, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Nov 26, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Dec 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.4%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 1124 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.