Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MALKOWSKI, MARK A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3692 3695 3696

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mark A. Malkowski is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3600. He has managed 69 resolved cases, which provides the basis for his performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 47.8 percent. This 47.8 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 69 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights a 7.0 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 7.0 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 1235. This 1235 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 1235 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for this area of Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

47.8%
Allow Rate
-4.2% vs TC avg
95
Total Applications
+7.0%
Interview Lift
1235
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 69 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

43.4%
§101 Eligibility
4.9%
§102 Novelty
28.6%
§103 Obviousness
22.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18364073 ADAPTABLE DATA RECORD FOR CONDITIONAL USE DATA RESOURCES Final Rejection The Toronto-Dominion Bank
17699838 Completing a Transaction Final Rejection Mastercard International Incorporated
18343943 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZED ROUTING OF ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE ACQUIRER PROCESSORS Final Rejection Worldpay, LLC
17948658 Interoperable Token Issuance and Use in Transaction Processing Final Rejection PayPal, Inc.
17752702 Automobile Monitoring Systems and Methods for Detecting Damage and Other Conditions Final Rejection STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
19228751 SETTLEMENT SYSTEM, WEARABLE DEVICE, PROCESSING EXECUTION METHOD, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Rakuten Group, Inc.
16440311 RANGE-LIMITED DATA OBJECT LINKING AND EQUIVALENCE Non-Final OA Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
18500065 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED FUNDS MOVEMENT FOR CREDIT CARD EXPENDITURES Non-Final OA ActiveHours, Inc.

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