Last updated: July 31, 2026

Application No. 18/748,908

SYSTEM AND COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR FACILITATING THE TRANSACTION AND SETTLEMENT OF A FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Priority

Nov 02, 2018 — AU 2018256664 +2 more

Examiner

COBB, MATTHEW

Art Unit

3661

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +37.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +37.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 207 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

149 granted / 207 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+37.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

239

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.9%

-27.1% vs TC avg

§103

78.3%

+38.3% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 207 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 20, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+37.1%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 207 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.