Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/629,894

LASOFOXIFENE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Priority

Oct 11, 2016 — provisional 62/406,859 +7 more

Examiner

PECKHAM, RICHARD GRANT

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Duke University

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +35.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 128 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PECKHAM, RICHARD GRANT View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

86 granted / 128 resolved

+7.2% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

179

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

30.9%

-9.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 128 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 08, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.9%)

3y 3m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 128 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.