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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Jane J Rhee, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RHEE, JANE J

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1724 1726 1795

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

RHEE, JANE J works in tech center 1700 and art unit 1724. The record contains 1143 resolved cases, an 86.0% allowance rate, and a median of 1004 days to allowance. The interview lift is 12.4%, indicating a positive association with interviews, though the increase is limited relative to the already favorable allowance result.

Robert Bosch GmbH, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, and MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation are the listed companies. The listed firms are Alleman Hall LLP, Barron & Young PLLC, and FINNEGAN, HENDERSON, FARABOW, GARRETT & DUNNER. The large case record supports relying on the high allowance rate as the principal signal. Interviews remain useful for clarification and issue resolution, with the median pendency calling for continued docket oversight.

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

Performance Statistics

86.0%
Allow Rate
+21.0% vs TC avg
1,171
Total Applications
+12.4%
Interview Lift
1004
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1143 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
37.8%
§102 Novelty
51.1%
§103 Obviousness
2.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18690371 MOISTURE-GENERATING DEVICE FOR A FUEL CELL, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOISTURE-GENERATING DEVICE Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18686977 METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY (MEA), MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL COMPRISING A MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18529430 Multiple Battery Configurations for Space Utilization Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
18527448 ACTIVE MATERIAL SECONDARY PARTICLES, NEGATIVE ELECTRODE MIXTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND SECONDARY BATTERY Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18687267 BATTERY AND JOINING METHOD Non-Final OA Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.
18679308 BATTERY PACK Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18002858 TOP CAP ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY STRUCTURE Non-Final OA EVE POWER CO., LTD.
18739621 BATTERY CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY CELL Non-Final OA Mazda Motor Corporation
18613174 BOX, BATTERY, AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18525571 BATTERY SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT Non-Final OA Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
18741292 ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE Non-Final OA Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc.
18018930 ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS Final Rejection GS Yuasa International Ltd.
18613125 METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A POWER STORAGE DEVICE Non-Final OA PRIMEARTH EV ENERGY CO., LTD.
18537625 COVER PLATE ASSEMBLY, BATTERY CELL, AND BATTERY PACK Non-Final OA AESC Japan Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Jane J Rhee's allowance rate?

86.0% of resolved applications examined by Jane J Rhee were allowed (1,143 resolved cases), compared with 63.2% across Art Unit 1724 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Jane J Rhee?

This examiner's interview lift is +12.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Jane J Rhee take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Jane J Rhee took 1,004 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Jane J Rhee work in?

Jane J Rhee examines applications in Art Unit 1724 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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