Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/384,362

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

SALVOZA, M FRANCO G

Art Unit

1672

Tech Center

Merck Patent GmbH

Assignee

Merck Patent GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.2% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 600 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SALVOZA, M FRANCO G View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allow Rate

414 granted / 600 resolved

+9.0% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

47 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

§103

31.1%

-8.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

26.7%

-13.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 600 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+29.2%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 600 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.