"Voicee Announces Historic Patent Auction: "The Tollbooth for Voice AI Monetization"

Sector-Exclusive Licensing Rights Available Across $100B+ Voice Commerce Market

UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Voicee today announced a strategic auction for exclusive licensing rights to its comprehensive voice AI monetization patent portfolio, positioned as "The Tollbooth" for its blocking coverage across all major voice commerce verticals.

The patent portfolio represents the foundational infrastructure for voice-driven commerce across retail, healthcare, AI platforms, AR/VR, and automotive sectors – markets projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030.

Portfolio Highlights:

• WIPO International Patent Application with Written Opinion confirming all 10 core claims as patentable, establishing novelty and inventive step across foundational voice monetization technologies
• 5 Continuation-in-Part applications providing comprehensive coverage across retail, healthcare, AI platforms, AR/VR, and automotive voice commerce
• Exclusive sector licensing rights available across 5 major market verticals
• Combined market opportunity exceeding $100 billion by 2030
• Strategic timing aligned with unprecedented growth in voice AI adoption and monetization

Market Timing and Competitive Landscape

"The USPTO is seeing an unprecedented surge in voice assistant patent applications right now – we're in the middle of an AI patent race," said Stephen Byrd, inventor and founder of Voicee. "Companies that wait 3-4 years for patent issuance will find themselves blocked from the foundational voice commerce infrastructure. Just as mobile advertising reshaped digital commerce, voice AI monetization represents the next $50B+ market opportunity."

Critical Auction Timeline - Act Now

• Information Packets Available: September 17, 2025
• Qualified Bidder Deposits Due: September 21, 2025 ($1 Million per sector)
• Final Bids Due: December 2, 2025
• Award Notification: December 9, 2025

Qualified bidders must be Fortune 500 companies or equivalent with existing voice/AI platforms, confirmed acquisition budgets, and technical evaluation capabilities.

Strategic Auction Structure

Unlike traditional single-buyer patent acquisitions, Voicee is offering exclusive licensing rights by industry sector, creating multiple high-value opportunities while preventing monopolization concerns. This structure maximizes competitive dynamics and ensures optimal market access across all major voice commerce verticals.

Auction Sectors and Minimum Bids:

• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Exclusive: $50 Million minimum (CVS Health, UnitedHealth, Walgreens, Anthem, Cigna)
• Big Tech/AI Platform Exclusive: $80 Million minimum (Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic)
• Retail/E-Commerce Exclusive: $40 Million minimum (Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot)
• AR/VR/Consumer Electronics Exclusive: $50Million minimum (Apple, Samsung, Sony, Meta Reality Labs, Magic Leap)
• Automotive/Mobility Exclusive: $35 Million minimum
• Total Portfolio Minimum Value $255 Million across all sectors

Enhanced Value Through Sub-Licensing Rights

Auction winners receive additional revenue opportunities through sub-licensing authority within their designated sectors, enabling market control and revenue expansion beyond direct implementation. This structure allows winners to recoup auction investments while maintaining competitive advantages in their primary markets.

For detailed information packets and qualification requirements, call: 301-543-9403 or email [email protected]

Why Patent Applications Beat Waiting for Issuance

Historical precedents demonstrate that leading technology companies acquire AI patent applications rather than waiting for final USPTO approval:

"Voice commerce patent filings have increased 300% in the past year, but patent examination timelines average 3-4 years – incompatible with fast-moving AI market dynamics," added Stephen Byrd. "This auction represents the last opportunity to secure exclusive rights before market consolidation locks out late entrants."

Auction Timeline and Qualification

• Information Packets Available: September 17, 2025
• Qualified Bidder Deposits Due: September 21, 2025 ($1 Million per sector)
• Final Bids Due: December 2, 2025
• Award Notification: December 9, 2025

Qualified bidders must be Fortune 500 companies or equivalent with existing voice/AI platforms, confirmed acquisition budgets, and technical evaluation capabilities.

About Voicee

Voicee holds the foundational patent portfolio for voice AI monetization, covering the essential infrastructure that enables voice-driven commerce across all major technology platforms. The company's WIPO International Patent Application received Written Opinion confirmation that all 10 core claims demonstrate novelty and inventive step, positioning the portfolio as the tollbooth for the emerging voice commerce economy.

Learn more: www.voiceeads.com 

Critical Market Intelligence

Recent market developments underscore the strategic timing of this auction:

• Voice commerce market growth: $40 billion globally in 2024, projected to reach $100+ billion by 2030
• Corporate AI investments: Major retailers, healthcare companies, and technology platforms investing billions in voice-enabled commerce capabilities
• Patent landscape consolidation: Early movers securing foundational IP positions while examination backlogs create 3-4 year delays for new applications
• Industry Impact and Future Outlook

The voice AI monetization market represents a fundamental shift in how consumers interact with commerce platforms, similar to the mobile advertising revolution that transformed digital commerce in the 2010s. Companies that secure foundational patent positions now will control platform access and monetization opportunities for the next decade.

Contact Information

Media Inquiries:
Stephen Byrd
[email protected] 
301-543-9403

About This Release

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding market opportunities and patent portfolio value. All patent applications are pending and subject to USPTO examination. Market projections are based on industry analyst reports and current growth trends. Actual results may vary.

Disclaimer: No current infringement claims are made or implied regarding any party's existing products or services. All licensing discussions are prospective for post-patent-issuance rights only.

Note to Editors: High-resolution images, detailed patent portfolio information, and executive interview opportunities are available upon request. Voicee executives are available for technical briefings and market analysis discussions.

SOURCE Voicee LLC