Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/574,232

METHODS OF COLONIZING A MICROBIOME, TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AND GRAFT VERSUS HOST DISEASE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 26, 2023

Priority

Jun 28, 2021 — provisional 63/215,954 +1 more

Examiner

ARIANI, KADE

Art Unit

1651

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +32.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 829 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

619 granted / 829 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

855

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

66.4%

+26.4% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 829 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 26, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.8%)

2y 9m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 829 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.