Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/358,565

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Aug 13, 2018 — continuation of 10/898,187 +3 more

Examiner

FRY, PATRICK B

Art Unit

3731

Tech Center

Cilag GmbH International

Assignee

Cilag GmbH International

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 443 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FRY, PATRICK B View full profile →

Grants 54% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

237 granted / 443 resolved

-6.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

39 currently pending

Career history

490

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

85.2%

+45.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 443 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Jan 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

54%

Grant Probability

61%

With Interview (+7.9%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 443 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.