Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/182,063

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 20, 2024 — provisional 63/649,626

Examiner

TECCO, ANDREW M

Art Unit

Tech Center

CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (65%); +25.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 792 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TECCO, ANDREW M View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

517 granted / 792 resolved

+5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

820

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.9%

+43.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 792 resolved cases

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+25.0%)

3y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 792 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.