Vermont Patent of the Month – September 2025
Global supply chains just gained a powerful new defense against fraud. The U.S. Patent Office recently granted U.S. Patent No. 12406272, signaling a major innovation in product verification. The patent, titled ‘Systems and methods for providing a decentralized anti-counterfeit solution for supply chain tracking using single-use codes’, introduces a system that fundamentally secures an item’s journey. This technology offers brands and consumers an unprecedented level of digital trust. The solution is specifically designed to combat the rapidly growing problem of counterfeit goods across all industries.
Supply Chain Security Breakthrough
The patented technology, developed by Trace Labs LLC , employs single-use digital codes. Manufacturers attach these codes to physical products in a tamper-evident manner. Each code is linked to a product asset on a decentralized ledger. This ledger provides an immutable record of authenticity and ownership. The system validates the code when a user scans it. Since the code can only be verified once, it instantly prevents a counterfeit product from being falsely verified. This simple mechanism eliminates large-scale fraud.
Real-World Impact and Verification
This decentralized approach transforms how consumers verify purchases. A quick scan with a smartphone provides instant confirmation of a product’s legitimacy. It removes the need for centralized databases, boosting system security and resilience. The invention ensures that data remains reliable and verifiable at every point of the supply chain. This innovation sets a new standard for transparency and trust in global commerce.
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