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Planes, trains and IP enforcement: my visit to China
I recently returned from my annual copyright and intellectual property (IP) enforcement trip to China. On this occasion, I was fortunate to visit Wuhan, a city famous for its hot summers and even...
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Driving for change: counterfeit car parts
Vehicle crime has come a long way since the first highwaymen hijacked coaches on the turnpike roads surrounding 17th century London. At the time, the new form of robbery appeared rather glamorous, as...
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Sun, sea, fake free
Changing perceptions and attitudes to buying fake goods is difficult. Highlighting the risk and harm associated with fake products to consumers is a good place to start. The criminal networks producing...
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It’s only a Poppy!
When you see a poppy, what do you think of and what does it mean to you? To some it’s a flower, for others it’s a symbol of hope, freedom, sorrow and war. For me it represents pride, unity and support...
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Bremont®: timepiece and goodwill
The watch market booms at Christmas time. Choosing the best present for the right person is an act of love. This year, make sure your gift is the real thing. The Bremont Supersonic – contains Concorde®...
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Can you help? Views wanted on the IP enforcement framework
The UK has one of the best intellectual property (IP) systems in the world. We give people the confidence to invest in innovation, help them secure the right type of IP protection and effectively...
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IP - facing a different kind of global challenge
Sunday 26 April is World IP Day, when the IPO celebrates intellectual property, or IP. It's our opportunity to showcase the significant impact that IP has on our society, making our lives and our...
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Improving skills for better enforcement of IP Crime
On Tuesday 1 September, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will launch three animated training and awareness videos for police officers in England and Wales. The videos will be available through...
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Sniffing out IP crime: The multi-billion pound dog
American screenwriters Albert Maltz and Malvin Wald famously wrote: There are eight million stories in the naked city, and this has been one of them. They were talking about crime on the streets of New...
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The value of IP crime
According to the DCMS, around 196,000 people work in Britain’s publishing industry. Evidence suggests that during lockdown, there has been an uptake in book sales of around 15% percent. Within that...
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Creeping it real this Halloween
Getting into costume can be fun for any occasion, but there’s one universal time of year when you’re more likely to see anyone and everyone dressing up. As 2021 seems more hopeful than the last year,...
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Introducing the Faker Takers
Recent reports from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) show that fake goods trading is on the increase. Dan Anthony looks at the reasons behind this rise and what is...
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Avoiding the IP hackers: top tips on keeping your IP cyber-safe
Have you ever wondered how safe your intellectual property is when stored on your computer? We invited Paul Peters of the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales to give us some tips on how we can help make...
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View ArticleKnocking the fakes out of football
There’s no place for counterfeit kits in the World Cup, or any area of football in fact. Read how the IPO, along with partners such as PIPCU, are working together to knock the fakes out of the...
View ArticleMeet the IPO Board: Director of Rights Policy and Enforcement, Chris Mills
Next up in our ‘Meet the Board’ series is Chris Mills, the Director of Rights Policy and Enforcement. Chris spoke to us about how his career story started, and his highlights since joining the IPO two...
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