Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240346270). ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS simplified abstract

ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS

Organization Name

microsoft technology licensing, llc

Inventor(s)

Yuan-Jyue Chen of Seattle WA (US)

Karin Strauss of Seattle WA (US)

Christian Paquin of Herndon VA (US)

Alexander Steven Crown of Bellevue WA (US)

Sergey Yekhanin of Redmond WA (US)

ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240346270 titled 'ANTI-COUNTERFEIT POLYNUCLEOTIDE TAGGANTS

The abstract describes a molecular anti-counterfeiting taggant made from synthetic polynucleotides that encode a bit sequence, serving as a molecular identifier of authenticity on items. The taggant is read using a substrate that hybridizes with the polynucleotides, producing a detectable signal. To prevent reverse engineering, multiple versions of the substrate are created, each hybridizing with different subsets of the polynucleotides, resulting in a unique detectable pattern for validating authenticity.

• Synthetic polynucleotides encode a bit sequence for molecular anti-counterfeiting taggants.
• Taggants serve as molecular identifiers of authenticity on items.
• Substrates read the encoded bit sequence by hybridizing with the polynucleotides.
• Multiple versions of the substrate prevent reverse engineering by creating unique detectable patterns.
• The detectable pattern on the substrate validates the authenticity of the item.

Potential Applications: - Anti-counterfeiting measures in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, and electronics. - Supply chain management to track and verify the authenticity of products. - Forensic applications for identifying counterfeit items in criminal investigations.

Problems Solved: - Preventing counterfeiting and unauthorized replication of products. - Ensuring the authenticity and integrity of items in the market. - Enhancing security measures against fraudulent activities.

Benefits: - Improved brand protection and consumer trust. - Enhanced product traceability and accountability. - Reduction in counterfeit products and associated risks.

Commercial Applications: Title: Molecular Anti-Counterfeiting Taggants: Enhancing Product Authenticity and Security Description: This technology can be utilized in various industries to combat counterfeiting and ensure the authenticity of products, leading to increased consumer confidence and brand protection. The market implications include improved supply chain management, reduced counterfeit goods, and enhanced security measures.

Questions about Molecular Anti-Counterfeiting Taggants: 1. How can this technology be implemented in the pharmaceutical industry to combat counterfeit drugs? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up the production of items with molecular taggants?

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Original Abstract Submitted

molecular anti-counterfeiting taggants are made from a plurality of synthetic polynucleotides that collectively encode a bit sequence using the sequences and hybridization states of the polynucleotides. the polynucleotide taggant is placed on an item as a molecular identifier of authenticity. the bit sequence encoded by the polynucleotide taggant is read out using a substrate which has bound polynucleotides complexes that hybridize with the synthetic polynucleotides in the polynucleotide taggant. a detectable signal is present where hybridization occurs. to prevent a bad actor from reverse engineering and creating a copy of the polynucleotide taggant using the results of hybridization to the substrate, multiple versions of the substrate are created. each version hybridizes to different subsets of the synthetic polynucleotides in the polynucleotide taggant. a detectable pattern on the substrate that is present when exposed to the polynucleotide taggant is used for validating authenticity of the item.