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27/04/2026

⚽ For decades, sports brands, clubs, the Premier League, law enforcement and government have worked side by side to tackle counterfeit sportswear, protecting fans, brand integrity, jobs and the spirit of sport.

For , we're celebrating how this multi-agency partnership has seen millions of pounds of counterfeit merchandise seized, from World Cups to Euros, Olympics to local games.

Ever popular, sportswear is one of the most commonly counterfeited products, costing jobs and preventing money from being reinvested into future sport. Continued work to tackle this, through committed partnerships is key to protecting the industry, managing demand and preventing IP crime .

27/04/2026

For decades, sports brands, clubs, the Premier League, law enforcement and government have worked side by side to tackle counterfeit sportswear, protecting fans, brand integrity, jobs and the spirit of sport.

This multi-agency partnership has seen millions of pounds of counterfeit merchandise seized, from World Cups to Euros, Olympics to local games.

Today for we celebrate how IP rights keep the world of sports thriving.In the world of sport, rightsholders are develo...
26/04/2026

Today for we celebrate how IP rights keep the world of sports thriving.

In the world of sport, rightsholders are developing innovative techniques to fight IP crime, ensuring their products and content provides consistent quality for fans, in a way that the fakes never could.

Here are some of these innovations👇

Today we joined law enforcement and industry partners at the ACG EXPO in Cardiff.Kate Caffery, Head of Intelligence shar...
22/04/2026

Today we joined law enforcement and industry partners at the ACG EXPO in Cardiff.

Kate Caffery, Head of Intelligence shared an update on the IPO's Disruption Toolkit, which provides enforcement professionals with expert guidance on tackling intellectual property crime.

Robert Kennard, Financial Intelligence Manager also joined an engaging panel session on Following the Money with representatives from brands, Trading Standards and WRi Group.

The day was an excellent opportunity to meet with lots of our stakeholders as we look forward to the next steps in tackling IP crime. Partnership working is crucial in the fight against IP crime, thank you to the ACG for facilitating a great event.

16/04/2026

On BBC News this morning, we explain the dangers fakes pose to consumers who are looking to save money shopping on unfamiliar sites, including dangerous chemicals and choking hazards in toys.

This comes as the Office for Product Safety and Standards Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 sets new measures to tackle dangerous products sold online.

Read more about the issue: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gjjryvzg9o

Heading to your local market this weekend? Fakes are increasingly common at unregulated markets, car boot sales and fair...
03/04/2026

Heading to your local market this weekend? Fakes are increasingly common at unregulated markets, car boot sales and fairs

Don't let the lure of a bargain cloud your judgment, trust your instincts and look out for dodgy deals. You can also report sellers to market management and Trading Standards.

Find out more about the Real Deal campaign keeping markets fake free: https://www.realdealmarkets.co.uk/

The IP Enterprise Court is a simplified and cost-effective court that hears lower value and less complex IP claims.The I...
01/04/2026

The IP Enterprise Court is a simplified and cost-effective court that hears lower value and less complex IP claims.

The IPEC Small Claims Track also has simpler procedures that allow straightforward claims, usually under £10K for issues including:
🔹Unauthorised use of these rights
🔹 Licensing of these rights
🔹 Whether the rights are valid

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/intellectual-property-enterprise-court-a-guide-to-small-claims/guide-to-the-intellectual-property-enterprise-court-small-claims-track

🛍️Buying fakes can have many hidden risks. Counterfeit sales often fund serious and organised crimes which damage local ...
30/03/2026

🛍️Buying fakes can have many hidden risks. Counterfeit sales often fund serious and organised crimes which damage local communities.

You can report counterfeit sellers to your local Trading Standards: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-trading-standards-office

Trading Standards are working with the IPO and the Self Storage Industry Association UK through the Tick Box scheme to e...
19/03/2026

Trading Standards are working with the IPO and the Self Storage Industry Association UK through the Tick Box scheme to encourage the highest standards and best practice across the self storage industry and deter criminals from using facilities.

Members of the scheme have employed clear procedures for a speedy response should the company have any concerns, suspicions or require assistance and provide assurance to customers that their items are in a safe and well-protected environment.

Find out more: https://tick-box.org.uk/

What to do if you think you've bought a fake toy?1. Don’t give the toy to your child. Put safety first.2. Return it to t...
17/03/2026

What to do if you think you've bought a fake toy?

1. Don’t give the toy to your child. Put safety first.
2. Return it to the seller and ask for a refund.
3. Report it:
To the website where you bought it and to Trading Standards.
faketoys.co.uk

It's Safer Internet Day today, a great chance for a refresh on the signs of fakes online.The rise of shopping on social ...
10/02/2026

It's Safer Internet Day today, a great chance for a refresh on the signs of fakes online.

The rise of shopping on social and marketplace platforms means it's easier for fakes to be sold both by individuals and as part of a larger criminal operation.

If the price is lower than you'd expect, the seller doesn't seem genuine and there aren't photos of tags or labels, take care.
Always beware of anyone asking for payment to be made via bank transfer.

More tips: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meta-counterfeit-and-piracy-campaign/the-effect-of-counterfeit-goods

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