Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/706,123

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Priority

Nov 11, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021130065

Examiner

MERCADO, ALEXANDER A

Art Unit

2855

Tech Center

Philip Morris Products S.A.

Assignee

Philip Morris International Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +19.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 610 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MERCADO, ALEXANDER A View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

423 granted / 610 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

636

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

81.9%

+41.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.6%

-27.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 610 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+19.6%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 610 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.