Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/916,642

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2100

Examiner

SYED, FARHAN M

Art Unit

2161

Tech Center

Netflix, Inc.

Assignee

Netflix Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 830 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allow Rate

622 granted / 830 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

859

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.8%

-23.2% vs TC avg

§103

46.1%

+6.1% vs TC avg

§102

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

§112

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 830 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2100

Application Filed

Aug 08, 2025

Non-Final Rejection

Oct 29, 2025

Response Filed

Feb 05, 2026

Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+23.3%)

3y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 830 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.