Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/915,982

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Examiner

LOUIS, RICHARD G

Art Unit

3771

Tech Center

CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 949 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOUIS, RICHARD G View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

708 granted / 949 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

46 currently pending

Career history

1000

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.7%

+39.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 949 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 16, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.3%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 949 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.