Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/252,034

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jun 30, 2024 — provisional 63/666,207

Examiner

NELSON, CHRISTINE L

Art Unit

3772

Tech Center

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Assignee

Align Technology Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 63% of cases after interview

— +33.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 431 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NELSON, CHRISTINE L View full profile →

Grants 63% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

273 granted / 431 resolved

+3.3% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 3m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

479

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

76.4%

+36.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 431 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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ANATOMICALLY SHAPED AUGMENTS

4y 0m to grant Granted Jan 07, 2025

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

63%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+33.3%)

4y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 431 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.