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Spinning lies: the rise of fake vinyl and how industry is fighting back  

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Collection of LP vinyl records

Record Store Day is held every year in April and honours the special role independent record shops hold in their local communities. In the UK, over 270 stores participate in every corner of the country.  

The IPO is supporting Record Store Day by encouraging you to buy your vinyl from reputable retailers to avoid being tricked by scammers.

Hornit’s story: the SME who used IP to combat the counterfeiters

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Hornit's bike rack, CLUG, holding several bikes upright in garage with person onlooking

Wheeling their way into the future, are Hornit - an innovative and creative British business that produces a wide range of cycling products. We spoke to their CEO Tom de Pelet about how Hornit has grown and how intellectual property …

Don't blow Christmas: avoid a mistake, spot the fake

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The IPO has collaborated with a range of enforcement partners to help consumers stay safe when shopping and to avoid counterfeit products. With prices dropping across retail and Christmas around the corner, Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be irresistible. Find out how you could be targeted by online traders selling counterfeit goods.