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Supporting UK IP-rights holders through our IP Counter-Infringement Strategy.

01/10/2026

We are thrilled, once again, to be shortlisted for a PRCA UK Award. 🥳

Our 'Fake Toys, Real Harms' campaign has been shortlisted in the 'Public Sector, Value for Money Campaign' category. The campaign brought attention to the serious health and safety risks linked to fake toys and helped raise awareness among shoppers.

We're looking forward to hearing the results, which will be announced on 17 November. 🤞

01/10/2026

Join the IP Crime Group and Sony Interactive Entertainment next Wed 7 October for an online law enforcement training event on Counterfeit Play Station controllers.

This dedicated training session will offer insights into spotting fake controllers, detecting them in supply chains and the evolving threat landscape.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/counterfeit-playstation-controllers-detection-and-enforcement-approaches-tickets-1989896641421

28/09/2026

👚Choose quality, value and confidence - not fakes.

Pre-loved fashion gives you authentic style, better value and pieces that last.
See our tips for spotting counterfeits online.
👉 https://bit.ly/SecondHandNotSecondBest

25/09/2026

This year's Trading Standards survey reports that multi-agency collaboration is vital in the fight against IP crime. The IPO provides support for TS through our IP Crime Coordinators, the Tick Box Scheme and training.

Full report 🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/trading-standards-ip-crime-survey-2025-to-2026/trading-standards-survey-2025-to-2026

18/09/2026

We are pleased to share that the IP Crime Group Disruption Toolkit has been selected as a finalist for a Tackling Economic Crime Award (TECA) in the category Outstanding Public Sector/Law Enforcement Initiative.

The toolkit provides practical support relating to disruption options to help law enforcement to tackle IP Crime.

See the shortlist: https://thetecas.com/2026/09/16/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-tackling-economic-crime-awards/

17/09/2026

According to the latest wave of our counterfeit goods tracker, nearly 1 in 4 admitted to buying fakes in 2025.

Unintentional buying is steady at 17% overall but rising among those aged 18-24 as over 30% bought fakes unknowingly.

Read the report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ipo-counterfeit-goods-research-wave-5

15/09/2026

This year's Trading Standards survey reports a large increase in counterfeit toy cases. 🧸

While a range of factors may have contributed, last year's 'Fake Toys, Real Harms' campaign, delivered in partnership with industry and enforcement stakeholders, helped raise awareness of the issue and its potential harms.

Read full report here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/trading-standards-ip-crime-survey-2025-to-2026/trading-standards-survey-2025-to-2026

11/09/2026

On 7 October the IP Crime Group will be joined by Sony Interactive Entertainment for a law enforcement knowledge share session on counterfeit PlayStation controllers.

In this training event, designed specifically for Border Force, Law Enforcement and Government, learn how to identify a counterfeit PlayStation controllers and detect fakes within supply chains. Sony will also share insights into PC piracy trends and enforcement developments.

Sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/counterfeit-playstation-controllers-detection-and-enforcement-approaches-tickets-1989896641421

10/09/2026

Each year, Trading Standards Officers report connections between counterfeit goods and a range of other crimes. Our latest survey also shows an increase in links to organised crime groups and serious organised crime groups.

Read the report here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/trading-standards-ip-crime-survey-2025-to-2026/trading-standards-survey-2025-to-2026

07/09/2026

Did you know the average film has a workforce of 300 people? Directors and actors, but also cleaners, carpenters and makeup artists and much more.

🎞️If you stream films illegally, none of these people receive payment for their hard work.
Find out more about the risks of illegal streaming: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-media/news/2024/aug/lifting-the-lid-on-the-scale-of-illegal-streaming

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