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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Mark Ruthkosky, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as RUTHKOSKY, MARK

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1700 1723 1782 1785 1795

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

RUTHKOSKY, MARK has resolved 62 cases in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1700. The allowance rate is 64.5%, and the interview lift is 13.4%. The median time to allowance is 1530 days. The profile indicates a majority allowance rate, a positive interview association, and a long median duration.

LG Energy Solution Ltd., Kia Corporation, and Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. are the listed leading companies. KENJA IP LAW PC and Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP are the listed leading firms. The limited resolved-case record supports cautious interpretation. Counsel should account for the reported duration when planning prosecution and may use interviews selectively, with the written record remaining central to the case strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

64.5%
Allow Rate
-0.5% vs TC avg
76
Total Applications
+13.4%
Interview Lift
1530
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 62 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
23.1%
§102 Novelty
54.3%
§103 Obviousness
19.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18580060 Battery Cell and Manufacturing Method Thereof Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18060560 Cathode for All-Solid-State Battery Comprising Coating Layer-Formed Cathode Active Material and Manufacturing Method Thereof Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18701251 SLURRY COMPOSITION FOR NON-AQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY FUNCTIONAL LAYER, SEPARATOR FOR NON-AQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NON-AQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY Non-Final OA ZEON CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Mark Ruthkosky's allowance rate?

64.5% of resolved applications examined by Mark Ruthkosky were allowed (62 resolved cases), compared with 40.4% across Art Unit 1700 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Mark Ruthkosky?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Mark Ruthkosky take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Mark Ruthkosky took 1,530 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Mark Ruthkosky work in?

Mark Ruthkosky examines applications in Art Unit 1700 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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