Creating DNA Markers

Our SigNature™ DNA Markers are botanical DNA segments custom manufactured by us to identify a particular class of or individual products or items. During this manufacturing process, we scramble and encrypt a naturally occurring botanical DNA code segment or segments, and then encapsulate the resulting DNA segment utilizing our proprietary SigNature™ DNA Encapsulation system. We then record and store the sequence of the DNA segment in a secure database in order that we can later detect it.

Our proprietary embedment system allows us to incorporate our SigNature™ DNA Markers into a broad variety of media, such as inks, dyes, laminates, glues, threads, and textiles, varnishes and petroleum and petroleum derivatives. Mediums in which we can embed SigNature™ DNA Markers include:

SigNature™ DNA Ink: Our SigNature™ DNA Ink can be applied directly or on a label that is then affixed to the product or item. SigNature™ DNA Ink is highly durable and degradation resistant. SigNature™ DNA Ink can be visible (colored) or invisible. This makes it possible to mark products with a visible, or overt, and/or invisible, or covert, SigNature™ DNA Marker on any tangible surface such as a label. Location of covert DNA Marks on a product are recorded and stored in a secure database. Similar media like varnish and paints can also be used instead of ink. Examples of products and other items onto which SigNature™ DNA Ink can be applied include:


  • Artwork and Collectibles: paintings, artifacts, antiques, stamps, coins, documents, collectibles and memorabilia;

  • Corporate documents: confidential, date and time dependent documents or security clearance documents;

  • Financial services: currency, stock certificates, checks, bonds and debentures;

  • Retail: event tickets, VIP tickets, clothing labels, luxury products

  • Pharmaceuticals: tablet, capsule and pill surface printing

  • Miscellaneous: lottery tickets, inspection stamps, custom seals, passports and visas, etc.



SigNature™ DNA Thread: Our SigNature™ DNA Thread, which can consist of any fabric from cotton to wool, is embedded with SigNature™ DNA Markers and can be used to mark and authenticate products and other items incorporating textiles. For example, SigNature™ DNA Thread can be incorporated in a finished garment, bag, purse, shoe or other product or item. SigNature™ DNA Thread can help textile vendors, clothing and accessory manufacturers and governments authenticate thread, yarn and fabric at any stage in the supply chain.

Other Security Devices: Our SigNature™ DNA Markers can also be embedded onto printed barcodes, RFID tags, optical memory strips, holograms, tamper proof labels and other security devices incorporated into products and other items for various security-related purposes.