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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 19/317,534

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
1700
Examiner
METZGER, KATHERINE J
Art Unit
1723
Tech Center
LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
Assignee
LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
OA Round
2 (Non-Final)
80%
Grant Probability
Favorable
2-3
OA Rounds
3y 5m
To Grant
99%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +60.0% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

METZGER, KATHERINE J View full profile →
Grants 80% — above average
80%
Career Allow Rate
12 granted / 15 resolved
+20.0% vs TC avg
Strong +60% interview lift
Without
With
+60.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 5m
Avg Prosecution
46 currently pending
Career history
61
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.0%
-39.0% vs TC avg
§103
50.1%
+10.1% vs TC avg
§102
22.7%
-17.3% vs TC avg
§112
20.2%
-19.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 15 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700
Application Filed
Oct 27, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Jan 12, 2026
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Jan 12, 2026
Examiner Interview Summary
Jan 28, 2026
Response Filed
Feb 20, 2026
Final Rejection (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 5m to grant Granted Feb 17, 2026
Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

2-3
Expected OA Rounds
80%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+60.0%)
3y 5m
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 15 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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