IP Crime Annual Report (2014-2015)
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IP Crime Group (2015) | |
Title: | IP Crime Annual Report (2014-2015) |
Author(s): | IP Crime Group |
Year: | 2015 |
Citation: | IP Crime Group (2015). IP Crime Annual Report (2014-2015). |
Link(s): | Definitive , Open Access |
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Linked by: | IP Crime Annual Report (2015-2016), IP Crime Annual Report (2016-2017), IP Crime Annual Report (2017-2018) |
About the Data | |
Data Description: | The IPO survey of Trading Standards (TS) work on IP crime was launched on 1st April 2015 and ran until 30 April, covering the financial year 2014/15. A total of 161 responses were received from authorities representing 12 regions in the UK, this equates to a 77% response rate. |
Data Type: | Primary data |
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Cross Country Study?: | No |
Comparative Study?: | No |
Literature review?: | No |
Government or policy study?: | Yes |
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Abstract
The 2015 IP Crime Report provides a unique view into the breadth of work over the last year identifying the scale of IP Crime and the action to tackle the problem in the UK. Using the results of the Annual Trading Standards survey, together with insights into emerging trends, the report provides a comprehensive view of UK prevention and enforcement activity.
Main Results of the Study
- In 2015 for the first time, the most investigated product was cigarettes/ tobacco, along with clothing and alcohol continue to make up the top three products* Although ordinary shops continue to be the most investigated location, there is continued growth in investigations into the use of use of social media to sell counterfeit items. IPO commissioned research into the use of Social Media as a facilitator of counterfeiting in the UK will be published in 2016* We have seen significant growth in the use of Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) restraint orders by TS;* Over 70% of the Authorities responding agreed that there is a need for IP related training in their region. In response the IPO is developing pilot regional IP awareness events which will launch in late 2015 * The top three crimes linked to IP crime remain benefit fraud, money laundering and organised criminal networks; however there are noticeable increases in drug dealing, loan sharking and people trafficking this year* It is too early to effectively evaluate the impact of levels of IP Infringement relating to the intentional copying of registered designs; however 2015 survey has provided a useful baseline for future evaluation.
Policy Implications as Stated By Author
No policy implication stated
Coverage of Study
Datasets
Sample size: | 161 |
Level of aggregation: | Authorities |
Period of material under study: | 2015 |