Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/820,245

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

PEARSON, AMANDA HYEONWOO

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

Alcon Inc.

Assignee

Alcon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +27.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 30 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEARSON, AMANDA HYEONWOO View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 30 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.3%

+51.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 30 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.8%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 30 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.