MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641048862 A) filed by Dr. Jerry John; Prof. Supriya A R; Dr. Deepa V; Dr. Nalini Kantha C; Ms. Sasmi Shams; Prof. Shruthy Harita A R; Ms. Puja Dasgupta; and Ms. Mary Anuveena, Bengaluru, Karnataka, on April 16, for 'blockchain-enabled transparent supply chain management system for real-time tracking and fraud prevention.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. Jerry John; Prof. Supriya A R; Dr. Deepa V; Dr. Nalini Kantha C; Ms. Sasmi Shams; Prof. Shruthy Harita A R; Ms. Puja Dasgupta; and Ms. Mary Anuveena.

The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention relates to a blockchain-enabled transparent supply chain management system designed to provide secure, efficient, and real-time tracking of goods across complex logistics networks. The system utilizes Blockchain Technology to create a decentralized and immutable ledger that records all transactions in a secure and time-stamped manner, ensuring transparency and data integrity. It integrates real-time tracking mechanisms and IoT-enabled devices for continuous monitoring of product movement and condition. Smart contract functionality automates verification and execution of transactions based on predefined rules, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency. The system enhances fraud prevention by ensuring product authenticity and preventing unauthorized data modifications. A distributed architecture ensures fault tolerance, scalability, and secure data sharing among multiple stakeholders. Additionally, the system provides end-to-end traceability and analytics for optimized decision-making. Overall, the invention improves trust, accountability, and efficiency in supply chain operations while reducing delays, errors, and fraudulent activities."

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