Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/827,038

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

WU, TONG E

Art Unit

3796

Tech Center

ElectroCore, Inc.

Assignee

Electrocore Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 664 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WU, TONG E View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

470 granted / 664 resolved

+10.8% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

685

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

58.4%

+18.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 664 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+15.8%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 664 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.