Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/649,779

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MALONATE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2023 — provisional 63/498,763

Examiner

MONSHIPOURI, MARYAM

Art Unit

1651

Tech Center

1600 — Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

Assignee

The Regents of the University of California

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +37.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 967 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

764 granted / 967 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

997

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

36.6%

-3.4% vs TC avg

§102

15.3%

-24.7% vs TC avg

§112

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 967 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.3%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 967 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.