Question 1

What patents does Rock Innovation own?

Accepted Answer

Rock Innovation LLC owns three issued U.S. patents: US 10,192,073 (granted January 2019), US 10,943,029 (granted March 2021), and US 11,720,711 (granted August 2023). All three cover systems and methods for blockchain transaction reconciliation with a shared priority date of November 19, 2016. The family includes 28 total claims (6 independent, 22 dependent).

Question 2

What technology do Rock Innovation's patents cover?

Accepted Answer

The patents cover a block reconciliation computer with an object compiler that connects to one or more blockchains, retrieves blocks based on criteria from connected devices, identifies supplemental objects associated with interaction objects, applies preconfigured rules, and creates compilation objects. The system handles both replacement and addendum supplemental object types and stores compilation results on blockchains.

Question 3

Which companies cite Rock Innovation's patents?

Accepted Answer

Over 80 subsequent patent applications cite Rock Innovation's patent family. Citing companies include IBM, Bank of America, Mastercard, Visa, Samsung, Alibaba, Microsoft, Capital One, Toyota, Dell, T-Mobile, Siemens, Bosch, Seagate, KPMG, Micron, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, TD Bank, NTT, and Swatch Group. These citations are public records maintained by the USPTO.

Question 4

What is the priority date of Rock Innovation's patents?

Accepted Answer

All three patents share a priority date of November 19, 2016. This predates most commercial blockchain reconciliation systems and establishes Rock Innovation's work as prior art in the blockchain reconciliation space.

Question 5

Does Rock Innovation offer patent licensing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rock Innovation offers licensing terms for companies whose products or services implement blockchain reconciliation methods covered by its patents. License structures include flat-fee licenses, running royalties, and paid-up licenses depending on the scope and scale of use.