Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/279,367

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Examiner

BALL, JOHN C

Art Unit

1795

Tech Center

Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK LTD

Assignee

Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1355 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BALL, JOHN C View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1067 granted / 1355 resolved

+18.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1383

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

44.0%

+4.0% vs TC avg

§102

29.0%

-11.0% vs TC avg

§112

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1355 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+16.1%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1355 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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