Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/847,835

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 17, 2024

Priority

Mar 31, 2022 — JP 2022-058486 +1 more

Examiner

THOMAS, JAISON P

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +17.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 679 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS, JAISON P View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

561 granted / 679 resolved

+22.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

688

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.8%

+35.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

§112

7.3%

-32.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 679 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.9%)

2y 5m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 679 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.