Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/267,741

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Apr 25, 2011 — provisional 61/478,658 +8 more

Examiner

MERENE, JAN CHRISTOP L

Art Unit

3773

Tech Center

NuVasive, INC.

Assignee

NuVasive Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +48.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +48.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 940 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MERENE, JAN CHRISTOP L View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

640 granted / 940 resolved

+8.1% vs TC avg

Strong +49% interview lift

Without

With

+48.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

984

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

79.9%

+39.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 940 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+48.7%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 940 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.