Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/186,144

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 13, 2014 — provisional 62/036,776 +7 more

Examiner

SEVILLA, CHRISTIAN ANTHONY

Art Unit

Tech Center

NuVasive, INC.

Assignee

NuVasive Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +19.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 712 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SEVILLA, CHRISTIAN ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

540 granted / 712 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

716

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

68.3%

+28.3% vs TC avg

§102

19.0%

-21.0% vs TC avg

§112

7.5%

-32.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 712 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+19.3%)

3y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 712 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.