Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 10, 2026

Noah Chandler Hawk, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HAWK, NOAH CHANDLER

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3636 3657

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Analysis

Noah Chandler Hawk has a high volume of 1574 resolved cases in Art Unit 3636 and Tech Center 3600. His allowance rate of 61.4% indicates a moderate to high probability of success for applicants. This large dataset provides a stable baseline for expectations. The 61.4% allowance rate suggests a consistent path to grant for many applications relative to the 1574 resolved cases.

The interview lift of 22.4% shows that direct engagement is a beneficial tactic. An interview can notably improve the 61.4% base allowance rate, suggesting the examiner is responsive to verbal clarifications in the 1574 resolved cases. This strategy may help resolve issues more effectively than written responses alone. The 22.4% lift is a key metric for practitioners seeking to advance prosecution.

The median days to allowance is 718, which is relatively efficient for such a large docket. This timeline, combined with the 61.4% allowance rate, makes for a predictable prosecution environment. Practitioners can use these figures to set realistic goals for both timing and outcomes. The 718 median days represent a well-paced examination process in Art Unit 3636.

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

Performance Statistics

61.4%
Allow Rate
+9.4% vs TC avg
1,630
Total Applications
+22.5%
Interview Lift
718
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1576 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
31.8%
§102 Novelty
42.8%
§103 Obviousness
23.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18813340 ROTARY SENSOR MOUNT FOR LIFT DEVICE Final Rejection Oshkosh Corporation
18593697 KNOB MECHANISM Final Rejection TEREX SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.
18338780 FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc.
18646314 TENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH A FRAME COMPONENT AND AN INSERT Non-Final OA Thule Sweden AB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Noah Chandler Hawk's allowance rate?

61.4% of resolved applications examined by Noah Chandler Hawk were allowed (1,576 resolved cases), compared with 64.1% across Art Unit 3636 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Noah Chandler Hawk?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Noah Chandler Hawk take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Noah Chandler Hawk took 718 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Noah Chandler Hawk work in?

Noah Chandler Hawk examines applications in Art Unit 3636 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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