Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/400,627

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1600

Examiner

NOBLE, MARCIA STEPHENS

Art Unit

1632

Tech Center

Factor Bioscience Inc.

Assignee

Factor Bioscience Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 837 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NOBLE, MARCIA STEPHENS View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allow Rate

560 granted / 837 resolved

+6.9% vs TC avg

Strong +40% interview lift

Without

With

+40.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

889

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§103

22.5%

-17.5% vs TC avg

§102

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

§112

33.9%

-6.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 837 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1600

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.3%)

3y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 837 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Untitled Application

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

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