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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Malvina Julia D'Alterio, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as D'ALTERIO, MALVINA JULIA

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2934 2938

This examiner grants 100% of resolved cases

Analysis

Malvina Julia D'Alterio serves in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2934, having resolved 43 cases. Her records show a 100.0% allowance rate and a median time to allowance of 722 days. The interview lift is 0.0%, reflecting a high level of success through written prosecution alone.

Kia Corporation is a top company on her docket, with legal representation from Fox Rothschild LLP. The 100.0% allowance rate across 43 cases suggests a very efficient and applicant-friendly examination process. A median pendency of 722 days is relatively fast, providing a quick route to patent issuance. Although the 0.0% interview lift indicates that interviews have not been a factor in these outcomes, the overall metrics are extremely positive for those filing in this art unit. Practitioners can rely on the 722 day median as a benchmark for planning their design patent strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

100.0%
Allow Rate
+40.0% vs TC avg
44
Total Applications
+0.0%
Interview Lift
722
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 43 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
0%
§102 Novelty
10.9%
§103 Obviousness
41.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35524751 Transitional graphic symbol for screen display Final Rejection Kia Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Malvina Julia D'Alterio's allowance rate?

100.0% of resolved applications examined by Malvina Julia D'Alterio were allowed (43 resolved cases), compared with 99.1% across Art Unit 2934 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Malvina Julia D'Alterio?

This examiner's interview lift is +0.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Malvina Julia D'Alterio take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Malvina Julia D'Alterio took 722 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Malvina Julia D'Alterio work in?

Malvina Julia D'Alterio examines applications in Art Unit 2934 in Tech Center 2900.

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