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Toys and Games: Counterfeit Manufacturing

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 27 October 2025UIN 82785

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to expand the Intellectual Property Office's Fake Toys, Real Harms campaign to (a) schools, (b) health services and (c) community networks.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

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

The Fake Toys, Real Harms campaign has demonstrated this through national media coverage and collaboration with law enforcement and the toy industry to share the message amongst consumers.

Its content is and will continue to be shared widely with partners, particularly during the Christmas shopping period.

This campaign supports the IPO’s education programme, which inspires young people to realise their ideas and better understand intellectual property.

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