Method for deterring the manufacture, sale and distribution of counterfeit goods

摘要

A method for deterring the manufacture, sale or distribution of counterfeit consumer goods is disclosed. Periodically-updated indicia of authenticity of products are provided to the consumer of the product. These periodic updates occur with sufficient frequency to deter counterfeiters and purchasers of counterfeit products in that it will be readily apparent that the goods are counterfeit. Furthermore, the method of this invention is significantly less expensive to implement than prior art methods.