Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/965,903

NON-INVASIVE BRAIN STIMULATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 02, 2024

Priority

Jul 11, 2019 — GB 1909983.7 +3 more

Examiner

BERTRAM, ERIC D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Neurotherapeutics Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1284 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1041 granted / 1284 resolved

+21.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

1320

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

61.9%

+21.9% vs TC avg

§102

23.4%

-16.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1284 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 02, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.6%)

3y 2m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1284 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.