Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/810,315

Untitled Application

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Filed

3700

Examiner

BORSCH, NICHOLAS S

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

Neuwave Medical, Inc.

Assignee

Neuwave Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 127 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BORSCH, NICHOLAS S View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allow Rate

94 granted / 127 resolved

+14.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

154

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

58.2%

+18.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 127 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

84%

With Interview (+9.9%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 127 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.