Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/634,194

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR IDENTIFYING AND TREATING MEMBRANOUS NEPHROPATHY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Priority

Apr 24, 2023 — provisional 63/461,494

Examiner

STEPHENS, AMELIA CAROLE

Art Unit

1645

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +50.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +50.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

STEPHENS, AMELIA CAROLE View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 4 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+50.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§103

36.8%

-3.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 4 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+50.0%)

2y 10m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 4 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR IDENTIFYING AND TREATING MEMBRANOUS NEPHROPATHY

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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