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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 19/118,264

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3700
Examiner
SANTOS RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH M
Art Unit
3797
Tech Center
Cochlear Limited
Assignee
Cochlear Limited
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
69%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
4y 1m
To Grant
96%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +27.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 577 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANTOS RODRIGUEZ, JOSEPH M View full profile →
Grants 69% — above average
69%
Career Allow Rate
397 granted / 577 resolved
+8.8% vs TC avg
Strong +27% interview lift
Without
With
+27.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
4y 1m
Avg Prosecution
14 currently pending
Career history
591
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
9.9%
-30.1% vs TC avg
§103
40.8%
+0.8% vs TC avg
§102
17.5%
-22.5% vs TC avg
§112
24.1%
-15.9% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 577 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700
Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
69%
Grant Probability
96%
With Interview (+27.0%)
4y 1m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 577 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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