Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/692,388

Electronic module, drug delivery device and method for operating an electronic module

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Priority

Sep 24, 2021 — EU 21315171.5 +1 more

Examiner

FLICK, JASON E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sanofi S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 941 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FLICK, JASON E View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

758 granted / 941 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

967

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

37.2%

-2.8% vs TC avg

§102

30.4%

-9.6% vs TC avg

§112

20.3%

-19.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 941 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 15, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Aug 11, 2026

18/252,736

Patent 12697278

PRESSURE BAG

3y 2m to grant Granted Aug 04, 2026

18/572,435

Patent 12691232

Device and procedure for self-injection and insertion of needles or catheters intravenously

2y 7m to grant Granted Jul 28, 2026

18/207,523

Patent 12685817

LIQUID FEEDING PUMP, ADAPTER, AND LIQUID FEEDING SET

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 21, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+13.4%)

3y 0m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 941 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.