Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MALINOWSKI, WALTER J

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2439 2496

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

Walter J. Malinowski is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2439. He has managed 345 resolved cases, which provides the basis for his performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 69.9 percent. This 69.9 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 345 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights a 52.0 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 52.0 percent lift is a key tactical consideration for those deciding whether to request a formal discussion. The median days to allowance for his cases is 1119. This 1119 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 1119 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for Art Unit 2439 and Tech Center 2400.

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

Performance Statistics

69.9%
Allow Rate
+11.9% vs TC avg
365
Total Applications
+52.1%
Interview Lift
1118
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 346 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

13.5%
§101 Eligibility
2.9%
§102 Novelty
65.9%
§103 Obviousness
8.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18279803 MANAGING ACCESS TO DATA STORED ON A TERMINAL DEVICE Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
18674095 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SECURITY LEVEL BASED GEOSPATIAL NOTIFICATION Non-Final OA Palantir Technologies Inc.
18769690 TIME-BASED CONFIGURATION ACCESS FOR NETWORK ACCESS STORAGE SECURITY Final Rejection Dell Products L.P.
18751555 DYNAMIC ACCOUNT-RELATED ACTION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF DATA STRUCTURES Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.
18016402 SENSITIVE DATAFLOW TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD Non-Final OA SRI International

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