Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/783,696

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

PEFFLEY, MICHAEL F

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Cilag GmbH International

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1335 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEFFLEY, MICHAEL F View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allow Rate

1037 granted / 1335 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

53 currently pending

Career history

1388

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

36.9%

-3.1% vs TC avg

§102

28.3%

-11.7% vs TC avg

§112

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1335 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+12.6%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1335 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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Interview Optional

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