Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/085,084

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

HOWELL, THEODORE R

Art Unit

1628

Tech Center

AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Assignee

Axsome Therapeutics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 1007 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOWELL, THEODORE R View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

672 granted / 1007 resolved

+6.7% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

50 currently pending

Career history

1057

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

34.2%

-5.8% vs TC avg

§102

20.5%

-19.5% vs TC avg

§112

17.0%

-23.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1007 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Nov 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+25.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1007 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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