Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/883,428

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

ALIE, GHASSEM

Art Unit

3724

Tech Center

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Assignee

Johnson & Johnson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +32.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1302 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

901 granted / 1302 resolved

+9.2% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

1347

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

78.6%

+38.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.7%

-27.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1302 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.8%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1302 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.