Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 18/965,436

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

ZHAO, DON GORDON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.

Assignee

Express Scripts Strategic Development Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (87%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 789 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

689 granted / 789 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

803

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

82.8%

+42.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 789 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 4m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.3%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 789 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.