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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Stephen J Yanchuk, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as YANCHUK, STEPHEN J

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1723 1725 1729 1752 1795

This examiner grants 50% of resolved cases

Analysis

YANCHUK, STEPHEN J has 505 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 50.5% and an interview lift of 39.8%. The median time to allowance is 1,714 days. The profile identifies tech center 1700 and art unit 1723. The resolved-case volume supports a useful historical view, while the timing figure makes docket planning and continuation strategy important considerations.

LG Energy Solution Ltd., Zeon Corporation, and Toyota Motor Corporation are the leading companies shown. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (DC), KENJA IP LAW PC, and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC are the listed leading firms. The interview figure supports investing in a prepared examiner discussion, especially where an interview can clarify claim scope before further written prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

50.5%
Allow Rate
-14.5% vs TC avg
535
Total Applications
+39.8%
Interview Lift
1714
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
19.0%
§102 Novelty
55.1%
§103 Obviousness
20.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18431047 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED BATTERY AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED BATTERY Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18705091 BATTERY Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
18938754 Electrode Having Excellent Weldability Between Electrode Lead and Electrode Tab and Method of Manufacturing the Same Non-Final OA LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18289551 LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
18106826 SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING IMPROVED TERMINAL STRUCTURE Final Rejection LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18009157 Multilayer Divergence Type Busbar and Method of Manufacturing the Same Final Rejection LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
18589456 ENERGY STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING ENERGY STORAGE CONTAINER Non-Final OA CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
18422077 BATTERY PACK Non-Final OA SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
18482659 EXPANDABLE CONDUCTIVE TAB FOR STACKED ELECTRODE BATTERY CELL Final Rejection GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Stephen J Yanchuk's allowance rate?

50.5% of resolved applications examined by Stephen J Yanchuk were allowed (505 resolved cases), compared with 60.0% across Art Unit 1723 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Stephen J Yanchuk?

This examiner's interview lift is +39.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Stephen J Yanchuk take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Stephen J Yanchuk took 1,714 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Stephen J Yanchuk work in?

Stephen J Yanchuk examines applications in Art Unit 1723 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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