DatChat, Inc. (Nasdaq: DATS), a secure messaging and social media company, announced on April 16, 2025, that the European Patent Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for its patent application 19 819 920.0 - 1001, titled "Systems and Methods of Transforming Electronic Content." The company expects formal issuance of the patent within the next 90 days after completing final paperwork and paying the required fees.
The patent approval represents a significant expansion of DatChat's intellectual property protection across Europe, covering 39 countries. This development strengthens the company's position in the digital privacy technology sector, particularly for its DatChat Messenger and Myseum platforms.
"This patent allows for us to secure our intellectual property rights across Europe, which is very important for both the DatChat Messenger and Myseum platforms," said Darin Myman, Chief Executive Officer of DatChat. "We are continually working to expand our intellectual property, and this patent brings broad coverage of our core technology across 39 European countries."
Technology and Applications
DatChat's patented technology offers enhanced privacy features that distinguish it from conventional messaging platforms. The DatChat Messenger allows users to control how long their messages can be viewed before or after sending them, prevents screenshots, and hides encrypted photos within standard camera rolls. Users can delete individual messages or entire conversation threads, effectively erasing digital footprints of communications.
The company's technology portfolio extends beyond messaging to include Myseum, described as "Your Forever Digital Shoebox." This multi-tiered social media ecosystem enables individuals, families, and groups to securely store and share digital content including messages, photos, videos, and documents within a private family library environment.
Expanding Intellectual Property Portfolio
With this latest Notice of Allowance, DatChat's intellectual property portfolio now includes 15 issued patents, 1 Notice of Allowance, and several filed international patent applications. This growing patent collection underscores the company's commitment to innovation in digital privacy technology and secure communications.
The European patent approval comes at a time when digital privacy concerns continue to escalate globally, with increasing regulatory scrutiny and consumer demand for enhanced data protection. By securing intellectual property rights across Europe, DatChat positions itself to capitalize on these market trends while protecting its technological innovations.
Market Position and Future Outlook
As a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq exchange, DatChat continues to develop its technological capabilities while expanding its market reach. The European patent approval potentially opens new opportunities for partnerships, licensing, or direct market entry across the continent.
The company's dual focus on secure messaging and private social networking addresses growing consumer concerns about data privacy and control over personal information in digital communications. As regulatory frameworks like GDPR in Europe continue to emphasize data protection, DatChat's proprietary technologies may find increasing relevance in both consumer and enterprise markets.
DatChat's strategic emphasis on intellectual property development suggests the company views its technological innovations as key differentiators in the competitive landscape of digital communication platforms, where privacy features increasingly serve as critical selling points for security-conscious users.
