Counterfeit Goods

The Economics, Research and Evidence (ERE) team are looking to work with industry professionals and academics to generate data and understanding surrounding IPs wider role in the UK economy, to support our infringement strategy. The purpose of this project is to increase IP impact through awareness and education with the aim of reducing IP crime and infringement. This research project will be conducted using longitudinal surveys of 5000 representative people 16+, to better understand consumer behaviours around physical goods. Expressions of interest are welcomed and should be addressed to research@ipo.gov.uk This notice is information only and a tender/quote process will follow in due course. It is anticipated that the contract will be threshold for service contracts under Public Contracts Regulations 2015.