Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for all 24 claims in its patent application covering blockchain-based methods and systems designed to detect and mitigate naked and excessive short selling. The technology addresses a persistent issue in financial markets where traders sell shares they do not own or have not borrowed, potentially distorting prices and harming investors.
The allowed claims include technologies for issuing digital dividend tokens on a distributed ledger, reconciling token issuance with reported share positions to identify settlement discrepancies, automating settlement and share recalls, supporting CUSIP reclassification, and providing real-time reporting and audit capabilities. This intellectual property expands Datavault AI's blockchain and tokenization portfolio while creating potential licensing opportunities for exchanges, transfer agents, broker-dealers, custodians, issuers, and digital asset platforms. According to the company, the patent could serve as a tool for market participants to ensure compliance and transparency in share settlements.
Naked short selling, which occurs when a seller does not borrow or arrange to borrow shares in time for settlement, has been a controversial practice. Regulators have sought to curb it through rules like Regulation SHO in the U.S., but enforcement remains challenging. Datavault AI's patent proposes a blockchain-based solution that could provide an immutable record of share ownership and dividends, making it easier to detect discrepancies between reported and actual share positions.
Datavault AI, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is known for its AI-driven data experiences and asset valuation in the Web 3.0 environment. The company's technology suite includes Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. For more information, visit https://dvlt.ai. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/Ce5bf.
The patent allowance marks a significant step for Datavault AI as it continues to build its intellectual property portfolio in the blockchain space. The company stated that the technology could be licensed to various financial entities, potentially generating revenue streams beyond its core business. The news comes amid growing interest in using blockchain for financial market infrastructure, with several initiatives exploring distributed ledger technology for clearing and settlement.
Analysts suggest that if widely adopted, Datavault AI's patent could enhance market integrity by providing a transparent mechanism to track share lending and dividend distribution. However, implementation challenges remain, including integration with existing systems and regulatory acceptance. The company has not provided a timeline for commercialization but indicated ongoing discussions with potential partners.
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