Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/706,097

DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Priority

Nov 03, 2021 — EU 21315215.0 +1 more

Examiner

MENDEZ, MANUEL A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sanofi S.A.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1241 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MENDEZ, MANUEL A View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1066 granted / 1241 resolved

+25.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

1265

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

46.1%

+6.1% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1241 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.5%)

2y 11m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1241 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.