Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/705,945

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — CN 202111277335.4 +1 more

Examiner

MALKOWSKI, MARK A

Art Unit

3696

Tech Center

DIGITAL CURRENCY INSTITUTE, THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA

Assignee

Digital Currency Institute The People'S Bank Of China

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 66 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MALKOWSKI, MARK A View full profile →

Grants 47% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

31 granted / 66 resolved

-13.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

35.3%

-4.7% vs TC avg

§103

56.0%

+16.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 66 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

47%

Grant Probability

56%

With Interview (+9.1%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 66 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.