Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Application No. 18/938,216

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTRODUCING SELF CONTAINED INTENT FUNCTIONALITY INTO DECENTRALIZED COMPUTER NETWORKS

Non-Final OA §DP
Filed
Nov 05, 2024
Examiner
DESROSIERS, EVANS
Art Unit
2491
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
unknown
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
83%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
3y 2m
To Grant
99%
With Interview

Examiner Intelligence

Grants 83% — above average
83%
Career Allow Rate
853 granted / 1031 resolved
+24.7% vs TC avg
Strong +23% interview lift
Without
With
+23.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 2m
Avg Prosecution
22 currently pending
Career history
1053
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
10.0%
-30.0% vs TC avg
§103
51.4%
+11.4% vs TC avg
§102
14.7%
-25.3% vs TC avg
§112
8.4%
-31.6% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1031 resolved cases

Office Action

§DP
Notice of Pre-AIA or AIA Status The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA . Detailed Action This communication is in response to the application filed on 11/05/2024 in which Claims 1-20 are presented for examination. Drawings The applicant’s drawings submitted on 11/05/2024 are acceptable for examination purposes. Double Patenting The nonstatutory double patenting rejection is based on a judicially created doctrine grounded in public policy (a policy reflected in the statute) so as to prevent the unjustified or improper timewise extension of the “right to exclude” granted by a patent and to prevent possible harassment by multiple assignees. A nonstatutory obviousness-type double patenting rejection is appropriate where the conflicting claims are not identical, but at least one examined application claim is not patentably distinct from the reference claim(s) because the examined application claim is either anticipated by, or would have been obvious over, the reference claim(s). See, e.g., In re Berg, 140 F.3d 1428, 46 USPQ2d 1226 (Fed. Cir. 1998); In re Goodman, 11 F.3d 1046, 29 USPQ2d 2010 (Fed. Cir. 1993); In re Longi, 759 F.2d 887, 225 USPQ 645 (Fed. Cir. 1985); In re Van Ornum, 686 F.2d 937, 214 USPQ 761 (CCPA 1982); In re Vogel, 422 F.2d 438, 164 USPQ 619 (CCPA 1970); and In re Thorington, 418 F.2d 528, 163 USPQ 644 (CCPA 1969). A timely filed terminal disclaimer in compliance with 37 CFR 1.321(c) or 1.321(d) may be used to overcome an actual or provisional rejection based on a nonstatutory double patenting ground provided the conflicting application or patent either is shown to be commonly owned with this application, or claims an invention made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of a joint research agreement. Effective January 1, 1994, a registered attorney or agent of record may sign a terminal disclaimer. A terminal disclaimer signed by the assignee must fully comply with 37 CFR 3.73(b). Claims 1-20 are rejected on the ground of nonstatutory obviousness-type double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 1-20 of US patent No. 11870654 Claims 1-20 recite similar limitations as claims 1-20 of US No. 11870654 as follows: Instant application US patent No. 11870654 Claim 1. A system for introducing self-contained intent functionality into decentralized computer networks, comprising: memory storing computer program instructions; and one or more processors that, when executing the computer program instructions, effectuate operations comprising: with respect to each executable of first and second executables respectively on first and second decentralized networks: obtaining an executable address associated with the executable on the respective decentralized network; determining, based on the executable address, a first data structure of cryptographically-linked data structures associated with the respective decentralized network, wherein the first data structure corresponds to a creation time associated with the executable on the respective decentralized network, the creation time corresponding to a time that the executable is created on the respective decentralized network; iterating, based on the executable address, over token allowance events associated with the executable from the first data structure until a latest data structure of the cryptographically-linked data structures; and extracting, from the token allowance events, source addresses associated with network tokens of the respective decentralized network and allowance amounts associated with the network tokens, wherein each of the network tokens corresponds to a resource related to the respective decentralized network; generating a routing data structure indicating exchange eligibility of resource sources based on the source addresses associated with the network tokens of the respective decentralized network and the allowance amounts associated with the network tokens; obtaining a resource exchange request for exchanging a first resource of the first decentralized network for a second resource of the second decentralized network; in response to obtaining the resource exchange request, verifying acceptance of the resource exchange request based on the routing data structure; and in response to verifying the acceptance of the resource exchange request based on the routing data structure, initiating a first update to the first decentralized network and a second update to the second decentralized network. Claim 2 and 13. Claims 3-12. Claims 14-20. Claim 1. A system for introducing self-contained intent functionality into decentralized computer networks, comprising: memory storing computer program instructions; and one or more processors that, when executing the computer program instructions, effectuate operations comprising: with respect to each executable of first and second executables respectively on first and second decentralized networks: obtaining an executable address associated with the executable on the respective decentralized network; determining, based on the executable address, a first data structure of cryptographically-linked data structures associated with the respective decentralized network, wherein the first data structure corresponds to a creation time associated with the executable on the respective decentralized network, the creation time corresponding to a time that the executable is created on the respective decentralized network; iterating, based on the executable address, over token allowance events associated with the executable from the first data structure until a latest data structure of the cryptographically-linked data structures; and extracting, from the token allowance events, source addresses associated with network tokens of the respective decentralized network and allowance amounts associated with the network tokens, wherein each of the network tokens corresponds to a resource related to the respective decentralized network; generating a routing data structure indicating exchange eligibility of resource sources based on the source addresses associated with the network tokens of the respective decentralized network and the allowance amounts associated with the network tokens; obtaining a resource exchange request for exchanging a first resource of the first decentralized network for a second resource of the second decentralized network; in response to obtaining the resource exchange request, verifying acceptance of the resource exchange request based on the routing data structure; and in response to verifying the acceptance of the resource exchange request based on the routing data structure, initiating a first update to the first decentralized network and a second update to the second decentralized network. Claims 2 and 13. Claims 3-12. Claims 14-20. The table above shows that, although the corresponding claims are directed to different statutory categories, the US patent No. 11870654 implemented on a computer would render the claims in the instant application obvious. It is clearly obvious that the (US patent No. 11870654 substantially discloses the subject matter of claim 1 of the instant Application. The Applicant merely broadens the scope of the instant application by deleting a few elements from the (US patent No. 11870654). This is an obviousness-type double patenting rejection. Claims 1-20 are rejected on the ground of nonstatutory obviousness-type double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 1-16 of US patent No. 11133936 B1. The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure. These include. US 20220086201 A1– Davis – describes project management platform system that uses blockchain for managing creation of entertainment projects from a plurality of devices and users. US 11269859 B1– Luedtke - correlate different types of data obtained from a distributed ledger system. The distributed ledger system can generate transaction notifications, log data, and/or metrics data. At least some of the data generated by the distributed ledger system can be obtained by a data intake and query system via a distributed ledger system monitor. US 20210256587 A1- de VOS et al. an information exchange platform that preserves anonymity while preserving accountability for the information providers. US 20200026785 A1 – Patangia provides decentralized peer-to-peer (e.g., P2P) computer systems specialized for managing data communications between the P2P computer systems. In particular, one or more aspects of the disclosure relate to managing data manifests based on or using a blockchain.. Conclusion Any inquiry concerning this communication or earlier communications from the examiner should be directed to EVANS DESROSIERS whose telephone number is (571)270-5438. The examiner can normally be reached Monday -Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Examiner interviews are available via telephone, in-person, and video conferencing using a USPTO supplied web-based collaboration tool. To schedule an interview, applicant is encouraged to use the USPTO Automated Interview Request (AIR) at http://www.uspto.gov/interviewpractice. If attempts to reach the examiner by telephone are unsuccessful, the examiner’s supervisor, Amir Mehrmanesh can be reached on (571)270-3351. The fax phone number for the organization where this application or proceeding is assigned is 571-273-8300. Information regarding the status of published or unpublished applications may be obtained from Patent Center. Unpublished application information in Patent Center is available to registered users. To file and manage patent submissions in Patent Center, visit: https://patentcenter.uspto.gov. Visit https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/patent-center for more information about Patent Center and https://www.uspto.gov/patents/docx for information about filing in DOCX format. For additional questions, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC) at 866-217-9197 (toll-free). If you would like assistance from a USPTO Customer Service Representative, call 800-786-9199 (IN USA OR CANADA) or 571-272-1000. /EVANS DESROSIERS/ Primary Examiner, Art Unit 2491
Read full office action

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 05, 2024
Application Filed
Jan 13, 2026
Non-Final Rejection — §DP (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Patent 12596822
PROTECTION OF SECURE VIDEO CONTENT FROM MALICIOUS PROCESSING IN THE DISPLAY PIPELINE
2y 5m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026
Patent 12592942
SESSION ANALYSIS FOR IDENTITY THREAT DETECTION AND IDENTITY SECURITY POSTURE MANAGEMENT
2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026
Patent 12587860
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURED PAIRING FOR DATA COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AN EDGE NODE AND A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026
Patent 12587502
SERVER-INITIATED SECURE SESSIONS
2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026
Patent 12587361
ENCRYPTION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ENCRYPTION PROCESSING METHOD
2y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026
Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

AI Strategy Recommendation

Get an AI-powered prosecution strategy using examiner precedents, rejection analysis, and claim mapping.
Powered by AI — typically takes 5-10 seconds

Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
83%
Grant Probability
99%
With Interview (+23.0%)
3y 2m
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 1031 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Sign in for Full Analysis

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month