Last updated: April 19, 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

Examiner

TAKEUCHI, YOSHITOSHI

Art Unit

1723

Tech Center

1700 — Chemical & Materials Engineering

Assignee

SK On Co. Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 789 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TAKEUCHI, YOSHITOSHI View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allow Rate

518 granted / 789 resolved

+0.7% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

52 currently pending

Career history

841

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

61.0%

+21.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.7%

-11.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 789 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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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+26.6%)

3y 6m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 789 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.