Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: REPHANN, JUSTIN B

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3634 3635 3676 3678

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Justin B. Rephann is an active examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically within Art Unit 3634, with 969 resolved cases to his credit. His allowance rate of 78.3% is notably high, suggesting a favorable outlook for patent applicants. This statistical foundation is built on a large volume of cases, providing a reliable measure of his examination tendencies and the likelihood of a positive outcome.

The speed of prosecution under this examiner is evidenced by a median days to allowance of 750. This duration indicates an efficient path to grant for applications that meet the necessary requirements. Additionally, the data shows an interview lift of 23.8%. This metric demonstrates that conducting an interview can substantially increase the chances of allowance, raising the probability above the 78.3% baseline.

With 969 resolved cases as a reference, the 23.8% interview lift represents a significant strategic advantage for practitioners. The 750-day median timeline suggests that proactive engagement can lead to results. Applicants should view the combination of a 78.3% allowance rate and a strong interview lift as an opportunity to secure intellectual property rights effectively within Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

78.4%
Allow Rate
+26.4% vs TC avg
986
Total Applications
+23.8%
Interview Lift
750
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 970 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
25.2%
§102 Novelty
34.4%
§103 Obviousness
33.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18579563 HANDLE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR Final Rejection Volvo Truck Corporation
18713942 DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM OF AIRCRAFT LAVATORY UNIT Final Rejection The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
19094209 Track and Curtain System Final Rejection Zahner Design Group, Ltd.

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