Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BAKHTIARI, NIKI

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 1700 1722 1726 1757 4119

This examiner grants 44% of resolved cases

Analysis

Niki Bakhtiari is an examiner in Tech Center 4100, assigned to Art Unit 1700. She has resolved 359 cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 43.7%. A standout metric in her profile is the interview lift of 30.8%, which is a significant factor alongside the 43.7% baseline allowance rate. This suggests that interviews are an effective tool for advancing applications in her docket. With 359 resolved cases, these figures provide a focused look at her performance in Tech Center 4100.

The median days to allowance for her cases is 1237. This pendency of 1237 days represents the timeline for successful applications to reach a grant in Art Unit 1700. While the allowance rate indicates a rigorous examination, the 30.8% interview lift offers a clear path for improving the odds of success. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication to navigate the 1237 days median more effectively. The data highlights that interviews are a key component of a successful strategy with this examiner.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

43.7%
Allow Rate
-16.3% vs TC avg
381
Total Applications
+30.8%
Interview Lift
1237
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 359 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
12.8%
§102 Novelty
57.7%
§103 Obviousness
25.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18281668 CYLINDRICAL NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY Final Rejection PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
18019214 BATTERY PACK AND DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18165782 NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
18110105 SECONDARY BATTERY Final Rejection MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
17927775 Separator for Power Storage Device Non-Final OA Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha

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