Last updated: May 04, 2026

Application No. 18/532,180

ANODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Priority

Dec 07, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0169568

Examiner

TAKEUCHI, YOSHITOSHI

Art Unit

1723

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

SK On Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +26.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 793 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAKEUCHI, YOSHITOSHI View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

522 granted / 793 resolved

+0.8% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

49 currently pending

Career history

842

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

61.1%

+21.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.6%

-11.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 793 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 07, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 25, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+26.3%)

3y 4m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 793 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.