Last updated: April 22, 2026

Application No. 18/784,285

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

SHOULDERS, ANNIE LEE

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Cilag GmbH International

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +18.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 183 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHOULDERS, ANNIE LEE View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

132 granted / 183 resolved

+12.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

234

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

53.6%

+13.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.6%

-22.4% vs TC avg

§112

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 183 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 04, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+18.6%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 183 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.