Last updated: July 09, 2026

Application No. 18/916,540

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Jul 04, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0088136

Examiner

PEFFLEY, MICHAEL F

Art Unit

Tech Center

LivsMed Inc.

Assignee

Livsmed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1357 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEFFLEY, MICHAEL F View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1053 granted / 1357 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

54.0%

+14.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1357 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+13.0%)

3y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1357 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.