NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myseum, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYSE) ("Myseum" or the "Company"), a privacy-first social media and technology innovator, today announced that it was granted U.S. Patent #12,585,755 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), titled "Time Bound Event Creation and Management Based on User Specific Media Permissions."

The invention relates to systems and methods for creating and managing private and secure social networks and media feeds. More specifically, aspects of these systems and methods may create time bound events with event-specific media permissions such as privacy and encryption controls for media handling and dynamic event prioritization.

"This is an extremely important patent that covers the core technology powering our flagship Picture Party platform, enabling users to instantly create private and secure social networks for almost any occasion. As we prepare to quickly scale the platform's user base, it is vital that we protect our intellectual property," said Darin Myman, CEO of Myseum. "The IP enhances Myseum's leadership in social media innovation, secured by our expanding portfolio which now includes 20 issued patents and several pending applications."

Picture Party by Myseum is available for download in the iOS app store and Google Play store . Videos are available on the Picture Party by Myseum channel on YouTube. Visit pictureparty.com for details.

About Myseum, Inc.

Myseum, Inc. (formerly DatChat Inc.) is a privacy and social media technology company focused on innovative and creative user platforms. Its flagship platform is Picture Party by Myseum, a next-generation social sharing platform that makes it easier to share your photos and videos both today, and for generations to come. Myseum's innovative social media platform brings a fresh and needed approach to digital media and content management, allowing users to create a digital legacy that makes it easier to share both today, and with future generations. The platform is backed by both patented technology and proprietary software.

Myseum also operates the DatChat Messenger & Private Social Network, which presents technology that allows users to change how long their messages can be viewed before or after users send them, prevents screenshots, and hides encrypted photos in plain sight on camera rolls. The patented technology offers users a traditional texting experience while providing control and security for their messages. With the DatChat Messenger, a user can decide how long their messages last on a recipient's device while feeling secure that at any time, and delete individual messages or entire message threads, making it like the conversation never happened. Visit Myseum.com and datchat.com/investors for more information.

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Myseum Granted U.S. Patent for Core Private and Encrypted Instant Social Networking and Media Technology