Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/783,643

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

FLANAGAN, BEVERLY MEINDL

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Cilag GmbH International

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 193 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FLANAGAN, BEVERLY MEINDL View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allow Rate

137 granted / 193 resolved

+11.0% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

61 currently pending

Career history

254

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

40.0%

+0.0% vs TC avg

§102

20.6%

-19.4% vs TC avg

§112

23.5%

-16.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 193 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+23.9%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 193 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

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