Examiner: NOVAK, REBECCA R

Analysis

Rebecca R. Novak is an examiner in Art Unit 3629 within Tech Center 3600. She has handled 202 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 5.9 percent. This figure indicates a highly rigorous examination environment where the vast majority of applications do not reach allowance. The median days to allowance for the few successful cases is 1330, suggesting a prolonged prosecution period for those who persist in Art Unit 3629.

The data includes an interview lift of 6.7 percent. While this lift is positive, it represents only a small increase over the 5.9 percent baseline allowance rate. For the 202 cases resolved, the 1330-day median pendency highlights the significant time investment required. Practitioners should be aware that even with an interview, the probability of allowance remains low in Tech Center 3600. The 5.9 percent allowance rate suggests that applicants should be prepared for extensive cycles of rejection and response.