Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 19/090,839

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

BENEDIK, JUSTIN M

Art Unit

3642

Tech Center

Skydio, Inc.

Assignee

Skydio Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 862 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BENEDIK, JUSTIN M View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allow Rate

740 granted / 862 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

878

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

48.5%

+8.5% vs TC avg

§102

32.7%

-7.3% vs TC avg

§112

13.4%

-26.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 862 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Feb 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 31, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+10.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 862 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.