Authentication infrastructure
Product authentication and verification infrastructure
Ownich gives brands, retailers, and marketplaces a complete product authentication layer — cryptographically signed certificates, real-time QR verification, and a provenance API that connects to your existing systems.
The authentication gap
Most product authentication systems solve the wrong problem. They verify that an item is genuine at the point of manufacture — but they don't track what happens after. Items get stolen, cloned, or misrepresented in the secondary market. Buyers can't verify ownership. Brands lose control of their products the moment they leave the factory.
£30B+
lost to counterfeits in the luxury market annually
68%
of resale buyers say provenance affects their purchase decision
2027
EU Digital Product Passport mandate comes into force
How Ownich authentication works
01
Item registration
Each item is registered with a unique identifier, photos, serial numbers, and purchase documentation. The registration creates an immutable item identity record.
02
Certificate issuance
A Digital Ownership Certificate is issued — cryptographically signed, QR-linked, and tied to a specific owner. Brands can issue certificates via API at point of sale.
03
Real-time verification
Anyone can scan the QR code to verify the current ownership status and provenance history in real time. No account required. No app required.
04
Transfer and provenance
When an item changes hands, the new owner is verified and the Ownership Passport is updated. The full chain of custody is preserved permanently.
The Ownich verification API
Integrate Ownich authentication into your existing systems with a RESTful API. Issue certificates at point of sale, query ownership status, retrieve provenance records, and build verification into your customer experience.
For brands and retailers
Issue at point of sale
Integrate via API to automatically issue a Digital Ownership Certificate with every purchase. Replace paper certificates and warranty cards.
Fight counterfeits
Every genuine item has a live QR that resolves to the real Ownich record. Fakes cannot replicate a live certificate.
Own the secondary market
When your customers resell, the Ownich certificate travels with the item — keeping your brand in the provenance chain forever.
DPP compliance
Ownich's infrastructure is designed to connect to EU Digital Product Passport requirements — future-proof your authentication layer now.
For marketplaces
Verify before listing
Require Ownich certificate verification before items are listed — eliminating stolen goods and fraudulent sales at source.
Build buyer trust
Show verified ownership badges on listings. Buyers pay more for items with verified provenance.
Reduce disputes
Verified ownership records reduce post-sale disputes and chargebacks significantly.