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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Internet: Counterfeit Manufacturing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Intellectual Property Office’s new guidance for second-hand shoppers in reducing the purchase of counterfeit goods online.

Answer

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is committed to raising consumer awareness of IP crime and infringement and the risks surrounding it.

The new guidance for second-hand shoppers has been developed as part of a wider second-hand shopping campaign in partnership with the second-hand industry, embedding expertise from online resale platforms to enable consumers to make informed decisions and avoid counterfeits on those platforms.

The campaign is currently being rolled out, and the effectiveness of the new guidance will be evaluated over the next three months as part of the IPO’s wider work to reduce demand and change attitudes towards counterfeits.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4618
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Counterfeit manufacturing Internet Intellectual Property Office
Link
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