MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641008251 A) filed by Amal S. Nair; and Prof. Dr. Ajimon George, Kottayam, Kerala, on Jan. 28, for 'portable green claim validator with real-time eco-score feedback and greenwashing detection.'
Inventor(s) include Amal S. Nair; and Prof. Dr. Ajimon George.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention describes a portable, offline-capable environmental claim validation tool designed for eco-conscious consumers and sustainability regulators. It integrates a QR and barcode scanner, optical imaging system, and AI-based verification engine to authenticate product environmental claims by cross-referencing regulatory databases and identifying potential greenwashing. Users can personalize sustainability metric thresholds based on behavioral insights such as environmental concern and intention to pay a premium. The device provides instant eco-score feedback through a display and LED indicators, tracks personal green purchasing history, and supports multi-language functionality for Indian retail contexts. It includes a modular biodegradable casing, rechargeable power source, and mobile sync feature for data transfer. Operating in low-connectivity environments, it promotes conscious consumption, regulatory alignment, and green trust by offering transparency at the point of sale."
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