Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: PLIONIS, NICHOLAS J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3733 3773 3775

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

70.8%
Allow Rate
+0.8% vs TC avg
842
Total Applications
+39.6%
Interview Lift
1078
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 805 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.1%
§101 Eligibility
19.7%
§102 Novelty
48.9%
§103 Obviousness
24.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18430217 Greater Tuberosity Retainer Plate Final Rejection Stryker European Operations Limited
19289666 VARIABLE LORDOSIS SPACER AND RELATED METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18648694 TROCHANTERIC NAILING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18172709 PROXIMAL HUMERAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18422167 Orthopedic Fixation Control And Manipulation Final Rejection DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
19196458 INTRODUCER SHEATH HAVING A MULTI-LAYER HUB Non-Final OA ABIOMED, INC.

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