Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/928,727

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Examiner

PLIONIS, NICHOLAS J

Art Unit

Tech Center

GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

Assignee

Globus Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +39.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +39.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 801 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

566 granted / 801 resolved

+10.7% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+39.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

834

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

82.7%

+42.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

7.4%

-32.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 801 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+39.9%)

2y 11m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 801 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.