Will My Barcode Be Unique to Me?

• All barcodes provided by Bar Codes Talk originate from GS1-USA before 2002, making them legally ownable and one of a kind.
• You are the only person in the world who can legally use the GTINs you purchase.
• Pre-2002 GS1-USA GTINs are treated as unique business assets protected under ownership law.
• These GTINs require no renewal fees and can be used indefinitely due to the 2002 UCC/GS1 settlement.

Yes. All barcodes we provide originate from GS1-USA prior to 2002, ensuring they are completely unique. You are the only individual or business legally permitted to use the barcode numbers you purchase. These pre-2002 GTINs are considered unique business assets, and your ownership is protected under standard property law and enforceable through normal legal processes if ever required.

Why are pre-2002 GS1-USA GTINs unique?

In 2002, the UCC—now known as GS1—settled a major class-action lawsuit. As a result, all GTINs issued before August 28, 2002, can be legally owned, require no annual fees, and may be used freely without renewals. These are the GTINs Bar Codes Talk provides.