Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: 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
+22.4%
Interview Lift
718
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1574 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
31.8%
§102 Novelty
42.7%
§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.
18778730 PORTABLE SHELTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
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
18621375 LADDAR RAIL LOCK Final Rejection Tricam Industries, Inc.
18571156 HARNESSES Final Rejection TREEMAGINEERS LTD
17801616 HARNESSES Non-Final OA TREEMAGINEERS LTD

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