Last updated: September 17, 2026

Application No. 18/502,595

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 06, 2023

Priority

May 26, 2021 — provisional 63/193,300 +2 more

Examiner

ARIANI, KADE

Art Unit

1651

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Siolta Therapeutics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +32.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 837 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

627 granted / 837 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

862

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

§103

34.8%

-5.2% vs TC avg

§102

15.2%

-24.8% vs TC avg

§112

32.3%

-7.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 837 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 06, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.3%)

2y 10m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 837 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.