The European Patent Office published patent EP2024128334A1 filed by Meta Trade Inc for a buyer recommendation device and method. The patent application was published March 25, 2026, and covers automated systems for recommending buyers or purchasers, falling within the commerce/business methods classification. Designated states include all major European markets: DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, BE, and 24 others.

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