Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/973,371

Untitled Application

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Examiner

MALKOWSKI, KENNETH J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +18.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 654 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MALKOWSKI, KENNETH J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

490 granted / 654 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

672

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

80.2%

+40.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 654 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+18.8%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 654 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.