Mypark: Miami startup earns patent approval after 5 years in business

The U.S. Patent and Trademark office has awarded patents to MyPark, the Miami-based startup that offers a mobile app where users can reserve parking spots at shopping malls and other large venues ahead of time for a fee. Founded in 2013, MyPark has deals with Dadeland Mall, the Mall of the Americas and businesses in New Jersey, Georgia, California and Puerto Rico, aiming to bring convenience to shopping at brick-and-mortar locations as consumers increasingly shift toward e-commerce for their shopping...