Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/399,492

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

MUMMERT, STEPHANIE KANE

Art Unit

1681

Tech Center

Natera, Inc.

Assignee

Natera Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 60% of cases after interview

— +22.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 754 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUMMERT, STEPHANIE KANE View full profile →

Grants 60% of resolved cases

Career Allow Rate

456 granted / 754 resolved

+0.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 12m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

788

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§103

46.0%

+6.0% vs TC avg

§102

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 754 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

60%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+22.0%)

3y 12m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 754 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.