Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/289,206

Method For Manufacturing Crosslinked Structure-Containing Separator For Lithium Secondary Battery, Crosslinked Structure-Containing Separator For Lithium Secondary Battery Obtained Thereby, And Lithium Secondary Battery Including The Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 01, 2023

Priority

May 07, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0059587 +1 more

Examiner

GODO, OLATUNJI A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Chem Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1128 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GODO, OLATUNJI A View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

968 granted / 1128 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

1155

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

75.4%

+35.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.3%

-22.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1128 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 01, 2023

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+9.4%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1128 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.