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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Lawrence La Raia III, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LA RAIA III, LAWRENCE

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1722 1727

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

LA RAIA III, LAWRENCE works in tech center 1700 and art unit 1722. The profile covers 36 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 72.2% and a median of 1282 days to allowance. The interview lift is 36.2%, showing a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes in the reported cases.

The listed companies are LG Energy Solution Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited. The listed firms include BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, and Maschoff Brennan. Because the resolved-case record is limited, these figures are best used as an initial planning reference.

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

Performance Statistics

72.2%
Allow Rate
+7.2% vs TC avg
83
Total Applications
+36.2%
Interview Lift
1282
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 36 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
22.7%
§102 Novelty
53.7%
§103 Obviousness
19.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17856119 CATHODE, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COMPRISING CATHODE, AND METHOD OF PREPARING CATHODE Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18616328 ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY, METHOD OF PRODUCING BATTERY ELEMENT, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18512840 ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY, METHOD OF PRODUCING BATTERY ELEMENT, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18709853 ION CONDUCTOR COMPOSITION, POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE INCLUDING SAME, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL Non-Final OA KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
18726641 Busbar With Improved Flame Resistance and Battery Pack Including the Same Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18016207 JIG FOR MANUFACTURING A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
17770390 BATTERY PACK, BATTERY RACK COMPRISING THE SAME AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18080881 Energy Store with a Defined Width Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18077507 POUCH-TYPE ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY WITH REFERENCE ELECTRODE INSERTED AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Final Rejection Kia Corporation
19265024 ELECTRODE SHEET, BATTERY, AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18353689 END CAP, BATTERY CELL, BATTERY AND POWER CONSUMING DEVICE Final Rejection CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18007789 POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL LAYER, SECONDARY BATTERY, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
18094748 SOLID ELECTROLYTE, PREPARING METHOD THEREOF, AND ALL SOLID STATE BATTERY Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
17961475 NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
17936544 POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY Non-Final OA Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
18218458 BATTERY Final Rejection MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
18322071 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEALING INTERFACES OF TRACTION BATTERY PACKS Non-Final OA FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
18021027 ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
17904309 A METHOD FOR PREPARING A POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Non-Final OA UMICORE
17708325 BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection Ningde Amperex Technology Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Lawrence La Raia III's allowance rate?

72.2% of resolved applications examined by Lawrence La Raia III were allowed (36 resolved cases), compared with 60.4% across Art Unit 1722 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Lawrence La Raia III?

This examiner's interview lift is +36.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Lawrence La Raia III take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Lawrence La Raia III took 1,282 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Lawrence La Raia III work in?

Lawrence La Raia III examines applications in Art Unit 1722 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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