Last updated: August 16, 2026

Application No. 18/308,191

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MOLECULAR PATHWAYS PERTURBED UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUG OR DISEASE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 27, 2023

Examiner

WOITACH, JOSEPH T

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Innoplexus AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 50% of cases after interview

— +27.6% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 399 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WOITACH, JOSEPH T View full profile →

Grants 50% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

200 granted / 399 resolved

-9.9% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 8m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

435

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

36.8%

-3.2% vs TC avg

§103

21.1%

-18.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 399 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 27, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

50%

Grant Probability

78%

With Interview (+27.6%)

4y 8m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 399 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.