Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/244,676

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Mar 13, 2014 — continuation of 10/692,059 +3 more

Examiner

MADAMBA, CLIFFORD B

Art Unit

Tech Center

Block, Inc.

Assignee

Block Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 44% of cases after interview

— +15.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MADAMBA, CLIFFORD B View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

287 granted / 651 resolved

-15.9% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

685

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

24.4%

-15.6% vs TC avg

§103

69.8%

+29.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 651 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/332,083

Patent 12664581

BIDDING SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/658,342

Patent 12629956

CARD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE CARD

2y 0m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/723,494

Patent 12626248

METHOD FOR SIGNING APPLICATION, AND SERVICE PLATFORM

1y 10m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/875,908

Patent 12626233

Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium, Function Restriction Method, and Function Restriction Device

1y 4m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/057,438

Patent 12620045

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTITY VERIFICATION

3y 5m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

59%

With Interview (+15.3%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.