Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/247,943

METHODS FOR GROUPING TRANSACTIONS IN BLOCKCHAIN, AND BLOCKCHAIN NODES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 24, 2025

Priority

Apr 28, 2023 — CN 202310493502.1 +1 more

Examiner

CHAKRAVARTI, ARUNAVA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Ant Blockchain Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 412 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAKRAVARTI, ARUNAVA View full profile →

Grants only 10% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

39 granted / 412 resolved

-50.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

454

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.9%

-24.1% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 412 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 24, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

10%

Grant Probability

23%

With Interview (+13.3%)

4y 1m (~3y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 412 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.