Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/882,020

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ROBERT, EDUARDO C

Art Unit

3773

Tech Center

GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

Assignee

Globus Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 23% of cases after interview

— +16.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 96 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBERT, EDUARDO C View full profile →

Grants only 23% of cases

Career Allow Rate

22 granted / 96 resolved

-37.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

100

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

§102

30.7%

-9.3% vs TC avg

§112

20.6%

-19.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 96 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Apr 06, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

23%

Grant Probability

39%

With Interview (+16.0%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 96 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.