Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 56917

Counterfeit Manufacturing: Social Media

Tabled: 3 June 2025

Answered: 12 June 2025

Question

Andrew Ranger

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle the sale of (a) unlicensed band merchandise and (b) other counterfeit goods on (i) TikTok and (ii) other social media platforms.

Answer

Feryal Clark

The Government is committed to protecting IP rights for our businesses and protecting unsuspecting consumers from those who seek to profit from all forms of intellectual property infringement. Trading Standards are primarily responsible for enforcing Inte...

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