Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/781,466

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

SULLIVAN, BRIAN JAMES

Art Unit

1663

Tech Center

University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.

Assignee

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 166 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SULLIVAN, BRIAN JAMES View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allow Rate

134 granted / 166 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+8.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

206

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§103

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

§102

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

§112

43.5%

+3.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 166 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Jan 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 09, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+8.9%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 166 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.