Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/335,275

Lactobacillus gasseri capable of alleviating and treating hyperuricemia

Final Rejection

Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Priority

Dec 16, 2020 — CN 2020114934939 +1 more

Examiner

DEVI, SARVAMANGALA

Art Unit

1645

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Jiangnan University

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +55.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +55.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 868 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEVI, SARVAMANGALA View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

568 granted / 868 resolved

+5.4% vs TC avg

Strong +55% interview lift

Without

With

+55.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

919

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

28.8%

-11.2% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 868 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 15, 2023

Application Filed

Oct 17, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 03, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+55.0%)

3y 4m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 868 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.