Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/290,000

LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY WITH IMPROVED SAFETY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 08, 2023

Priority

Apr 25, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0050712 +1 more

Examiner

MALEKZADEH, SEYED MASOUD

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

LG Energy Solution Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +31.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 939 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MALEKZADEH, SEYED MASOUD View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

630 granted / 939 resolved

+7.1% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

44 currently pending

Career history

987

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

76.7%

+36.7% vs TC avg

§102

14.0%

-26.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 939 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2023

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.9%)

3y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 939 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.