Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Ljiljana V Ciric, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CIRIC, LJILJANA V

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2835 3744 3753 3763 3785

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

CIRIC, LJILJANA V has resolved 906 cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2835. The allowance rate is 77.4%, while the median time to allowance is 1379 days. The substantial resolved record shows allowance in a majority of matters, but successful prosecution is associated with a long median timeline.

The interview lift is 22.2%, supporting interviews as a meaningful option for resolving claim or technical disputes. The leading companies are Hanon Systems, Mahle International GmbH, and Valeo S.A. The leading firms are NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP, DORITY & MANNING, P.A., and Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP - Rheem. Practitioners should account for the timeline when coordinating prosecution with product or portfolio objectives.

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

Performance Statistics

77.4%
Allow Rate
+7.4% vs TC avg
932
Total Applications
+22.2%
Interview Lift
1379
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 906 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.7%
§101 Eligibility
36.6%
§102 Novelty
25.2%
§103 Obviousness
31.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18509762 HEAT EXCHANGER Non-Final OA MAHLE International GmbH
18688789 THERMAL CONDITIONING MODULE WITH ACCUMULATION DEVICE Non-Final OA VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
18097801 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONER FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE Non-Final OA KIA CORPORATION
18753080 HEAT PUMP AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA KYUNGDONG NAVIEN CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Ljiljana V Ciric's allowance rate?

77.4% of resolved applications examined by Ljiljana V Ciric were allowed (906 resolved cases), compared with 56.2% across Art Unit 2835 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Ljiljana V Ciric?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Ljiljana V Ciric take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Ljiljana V Ciric took 1,379 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Ljiljana V Ciric work in?

Ljiljana V Ciric examines applications in Art Unit 2835 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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