Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: SIDDIQUEE, MUHAMMAD S

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1700 1723 1725 1726 1795

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Muhammad S. Siddiquee manages a docket in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1700. The examiner has 1046 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 78.0 percent. This 78.0 percent allowance rate indicates the frequency of grants for applications reaching a final resolution. With 1046 resolved cases, the profile provides a substantial dataset for evaluating examination trends.

Interviews are a tool for applicants, resulting in an interview lift of 19.8 percent. This 19.8 percent lift suggests that cases benefit from a direct discussion with the examiner. Practitioners should consider this lift when deciding whether to request a formal interview, as it represents an increase in the probability of allowance. The impact of interviews is a key component of the prosecution strategy for the 1046 resolved cases.

The median days to allowance is 1111. This 1111-day median represents the typical timeline for reaching a grant. Practitioners can use this duration to set expectations for the length of the prosecution cycle. The data suggests that this 1111-day timeline is a consistent metric for the examiner's work. The rate and lift figures offer additional guidance for those navigating the process.

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

Performance Statistics

78.1%
Allow Rate
+13.1% vs TC avg
1,058
Total Applications
+19.8%
Interview Lift
1111
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1048 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
15.4%
§102 Novelty
67.6%
§103 Obviousness
8.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18720101 CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18705113 LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18503463 SOLID ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL AND BATTERY USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18401050 FUEL CELL INCLUDING GRAPHYNE-BASED MATERIAL Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18401239 ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING GRAPHYNE-BASED MATERIAL Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18721548 Electrode Tab Welding Device, Electrode Tab Welding Method, and Electrode Assembly Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18575560 Electrode Assembly and Secondary Battery Including the Same Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18568129 NEGATIVE ELECTRODE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NEGATIVE ELECTRODE, NEGATIVE ELECTRODE SLURRY AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING NEGATIVE ELECTRODE Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18580879 RECONFIGURABLE SOFT LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
18644983 ANODE MATERIAL, BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANODE MATERIAL Non-Final OA Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
18628335 SEALING MEMBER FOR ELECTROLYTE INLET, AND BATTERY CAP ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME, AND BATTERY CELL INCLUDING SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
18487986 ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
18304217 ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME Final Rejection SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
18664708 SECONDARY BATTERY Non-Final OA MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
18627470 BATTERY HOUSING, BATTERY CELL, BATTERY, AND ELECTRIC DEVICE Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
18306395 BANDING STRAPS FOR ASSEMBLING TRACTION BATTERY PACK CELL STACKS Non-Final OA FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
18450601 LITHIUM ION CELLS INCLUDING COATED SOLID-STATE ELECTROLYTES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME Non-Final OA GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
18678275 HARD SHELL BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS Non-Final OA Ningde Amperex Technology Limited

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