Welcome to the Intellectual Property Office’s counter-infringement Twitter hub! We will share updates from @The_IPO's partnership work and showcase educational campaigns. Follow to learn about the fight against IP crime, for advice on spotting fake goods and why to avoid them.

⚠️ Using fireworks safely means purchasing from reputable sellers and follow all safety instructions. Counterfeit or illegal fireworks can result in serious injury, fires and damage to property. More about #FireworkSafety with @OfficeforSandS guidance: gov.uk/government/news/think…

🎃Counterfeit Halloween costumes fail fire safety, ignite instantly, and drip molten plastic. Real children's costumes meet strict flammability rules. See more in this flammability test from the Sun: facebook.com/thesun/videos/h…

Great turnout at our IPO x REACT UK training event in Newport! 🤝 40 Trading Standards colleagues joined in person, with hundreds more online, to tackle counterfeit health, beauty and hygiene products. Thank you to REACT UK and all the brands who made it happen.

Fake Halloween makeup and contact lenses aren’t safety tested can contain dangerous chemicals like mercury and lead. Don’t risk a potential rash, burn or scarring with fake cosmetics and only shop with reputable sellers. How to shop safely: bit.ly/avoidingfakes

Have you requested Border Force to detain goods suspected of infringing your IP rights? You can help to protect your rights by making an Application for Action. Complete the form here: gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-ac…

It might look innocent, but even less familiar brands can be counterfeited. These come with serious dangers including loose parts, hazardous dyes and materials and even toxic plastics like phthalates. Stay safe and avoid the fakes #FakeToysRealHarms faketoys.co.uk

This week, IPO IP Crime Coordinator for Scotland, Danny Blakemore is joining Venture Café Edinburgh for a discussion on the sophisticated world of counterfeit wine, risks to health and the innovative techniques used to tackle this threat. Sign up: community.venturecafeedinbur…

🎃Starting to think about Halloween? Fake costumes can be dangerous. The outfits are not subjected to the same testing standards as genuine items and could be flammable. See our tips for shopping safely: bit.ly/avoidingfakes

Those aged 18-24 are more likely to have bought a counterfeit at some point. Men are more likely to have made a counterfeit purchase than women. Our research also shows concentration of counterfeit purchases are the highest for London residents. Read: gov.uk/government/publicatio…

Sanaz Farahzadi, UK IP Attaché for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, recently visited the UK for stakeholder engagements with BBC Studios, the Premier League, ACG, and GSK, providing an opportunity to discuss priorities across key markets in the MENAP region.

We are thrilled, once again, to be shortlisted for a @PRCA_HQ UK Award. 🥳 Our 'Fake Toys, Real Harms' campaign has been shortlisted for 'Public Sector, Value for Money Campaign'. We look forward to hearing the results on 17 November.

In January @CityPolicePIPCU officers uncovered a Halifax dealership selling fake car parts worth £83,000. Over 2,000 parts, including fake airbags and pyroswitches, had been fitted with counterfeit holograms to look genuine. More from the Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/cars/feature…

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, how to spot them and the evolving threat landscape. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/counterfe…

Our Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Campaigns, Helen Barnham, moderated a panel session on Counterfeit Toys with Moonbug, Jellycat and Swansea Trading Standards at #ACWLS26 yesterday. Counterfeit toys put children's safety at risk while undermining legitimate businesses.

Today the IPO partnered with the @SMMT to deliver a practical, training for Trading Standards Officers with manufacturers including Stellantis, JLR, Ford, Toyota and Mobis to give officers the expertise to spot counterfeit car parts and take action.

👚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. 👉 bit.ly/SecondHandNotSecondBe… #SecondHandNotSecondBest

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 🔗 gov.uk/government/publicatio…

The most popular fake products bought in 2025 were sportswear, fashion clothing & accessories, and toys. Increases in counterfeit purchases in the previous 12 months were driven by toy and sports categories. Read our latest Counterfeit Goods Research: gov.uk/government/publicatio…

We're pleased to welcome Chloe B as our IP Crime & Infringement Coordinator for Central England, East Midlands, Northeast and Yorkshire and Humber, joining our team of regional coordinators. Please reach out to the IPO for support from our IP Crime Coordinator team.

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. See the shortlist: thetecas.com/2026/09/16/fina…