Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/888,585

Untitled Application

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Filed

3700

Examiner

DANG, ANH TIEU

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.

Assignee

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 636 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANG, ANH TIEU View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allow Rate

415 granted / 636 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

45 currently pending

Career history

681

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

41.5%

+1.5% vs TC avg

§102

28.9%

-11.1% vs TC avg

§112

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 636 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/476,510

Patent 12551671

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

18/048,576

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.5%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 636 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.