Auddia Inc. ( AUUD ) shares are trading higher Monday after the company announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) awarded the company a patent. 

The Details:

Auddia ( AUUD ) announced the USPTO has awarded U.S. Patent 11,935,520 for the core AI technology Auddia ( AUUD ) uses in its flagship faidr app to deliver ad-free AM/FM radio stations to paid subscribers.

"Although we have believed we were leading the AI space with important and patentable technology when we began the process of training our algorithm to deliver a premium ad-free AM/FM listening experience, there is a big difference between filing a patent application and having the application approved,” said Jeff Thramann, Executive Chairman of Auddia. 

“Issuance of this patent validates our innovation and secures our AI for Audio technology as a proprietary platform we look forward to building upon to drive new innovations in support of additional industry first premium audio listening experiences,” added Thramann. 

Auddia ( AUUD ) shares are blasting higher on heavy trading volume following the announcement. According to Benzinga Pro, more than 86.5 million shares have already been traded in the session, far exceeding the stock's 100-day average volume of 382,501 shares.

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How To Buy AUUD Stock:

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Auddia ( AUUD ) – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

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In the the case of Auddia ( AUUD ), which is trading at $4.79 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 20.88 shares of stock.

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AUUD Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Auddia ( AUUD ) shares are up 228% at $4.70 at the time of publication Monday.

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