Madrid, 9 May. Lleida.net (BME:LLN) (EPA:ALLLN) (OTCQX:LLEIF) has clinched its eighth patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO), this time for a cutting-edge electronic contracting method.

This patent, numbered 11,973,881 and valid for 20 years, grants the company exclusive rights to market a novel contract-signing approach within the U.S. market. This method stands out for its data encryption, ensuring the utmost security and preventing any potential data breaches post-signing.

Having been listed on the OTC Markets of New York since November 2020, Lleida.net has previously been granted patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

It now boasts a total of 8 patents in the U.S., covering various innovations such as its eIDAS notification method, the renowned OPENUM brand, and its method for registered electronic registration and receipt.

"We're eager to reposition the United States as a pivotal commercial hub for our global operations and are diligently pursuing this objective. With 53% of our clientele hailing from international markets, we foresee continued expansion within this arena.," explained Sisco Sapena, CEO and founder of the company.

Lleida.net holds a remarkable portfolio of 310 patents across more than 69 countries, underscoring its leadership in registered electronic signature, notification, and contracting.

With a strategic emphasis on robust intellectual property development and R&D, alongside a heightened drive for international expansion, the company remains steadfast in its pursuit of growth.

Established in 1995, the Spanish company debuted on the BME Growth in 2015, marking its entry into the Madrid stock exchange.

Since then, it has broadened its footprint to include Euronext Growth Paris in 2018 and the OTC Markets of New York in 2020. Additionally, its shares are listed on the Frankfurt and Stuttgart stock exchanges.