Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/829,017

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2400

Examiner

FLYNN, RANDY A

Art Unit

2424

Tech Center

NETFLIX, INC.

Assignee

Netflix Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 602 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FLYNN, RANDY A View full profile →

Grants 65% — above average

Career Allow Rate

391 granted / 602 resolved

+5.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

635

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§103

60.5%

+20.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.3%

-28.7% vs TC avg

§112

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 602 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2400

Application Filed

Oct 16, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Jan 20, 2026

Response Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

65%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+16.6%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 602 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.