Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 05, 2026

Janice Julia Patyk, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PATYK, JANICE JULIA

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2912 2913 2923

This examiner grants 98% of resolved cases

Analysis

Janice Julia Patyk works in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2912. The examiner has 1041 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 97.9%. This 97.9% rate is exceptionally high, suggesting a very favorable environment for applicants seeking patent grants. The median days to allowance is 641, which indicates a very fast prosecution timeline. These 1041 cases provide a strong statistical foundation for these performance metrics.

The interview lift is 2.5%, showing that while the allowance rate is already very high, an interview still provides a small benefit. This 2.5% lift can be used by practitioners to decide whether the additional effort of an interview is warranted. The 641-day median pendency is a figure for applicants who prioritize a quick path to allowance. In Tech Center 2900, the examiner's high allowance rate of 97.9% and efficient processing time make for a predictable prosecution experience. These metrics help practitioners set clear expectations for their clients.

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

Performance Statistics

97.9%
Allow Rate
+37.9% vs TC avg
1,045
Total Applications
+2.5%
Interview Lift
641
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1041 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
0.1%
§102 Novelty
0.9%
§103 Obviousness
95.9%
§112 Clarity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Janice Julia Patyk's allowance rate?

97.9% of resolved applications examined by Janice Julia Patyk were allowed (1,041 resolved cases), compared with 96.8% across Art Unit 2912 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Janice Julia Patyk?

This examiner's interview lift is +2.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Janice Julia Patyk take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Janice Julia Patyk took 641 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Janice Julia Patyk work in?

Janice Julia Patyk examines applications in Art Unit 2912 in Tech Center 2900.

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