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Office Actions › Varian Medical Systems, Inc. › 18882788
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/882,788

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
2800
Examiner
KIKNADZE, IRAKLI
Art Unit
2884
Tech Center
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Assignee
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
89%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
2y 6m
To Grant
97%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 1058 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KIKNADZE, IRAKLI View full profile →
Grants 89% — above average
89%
Career Allow Rate
941 granted / 1058 resolved
+28.9% vs TC avg
Moderate +8% lift
Without
With
+8.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 6m
Avg Prosecution
27 currently pending
Career history
1085
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
4.9%
-35.1% vs TC avg
§103
31.2%
-8.8% vs TC avg
§102
34.2%
-5.8% vs TC avg
§112
16.0%
-24.0% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1058 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800
Application Filed
Mar 15, 2026
Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
89%
Grant Probability
97%
With Interview (+8.0%)
2y 6m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 1058 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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