Press Releases

8th August 2008
Councillors unaware of key crime fighting tool
An overwhelming majority of councillors and council officers believe that IP crime is a serious criminal activity, and that ensuring criminals do not benefit financially from their crimes is a priority for law enforcers. However, over half are not aware of an important piece of legislation which can make sure this does not happen. 

24th July 2008
The Alliance welcomes agreement to bring about 'significant reduction in unlawful file sharing'
The Alliance Against IP Theft welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding signed by representatives of the film and music industries, six key internet service providers (IPSs) and the Departments for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

5th June 2008
Alliance marks 10 years of achievement with call for more action
Alliance urges government departments to work more closely to ensure IP is at the core of public policy making

16th April 2008
Alliance gets bigger and better!
Growth in membership reflects industry's continued determination

22nd February 2008
Working towards a Creative Britain
Alliance welcomes publication but urges any changes in penalties need to apply to trade mark infringement as well as copyright

24th August 2007
A Swinging Time had by all!
Spirits were high, divots flew and balls soared (some even in the intended direction) at the 11th Annual Alliance Golf Day

8th August 2007
Councils demand more cash to tackle IP crime
More than four out of five councillors and officers say additional money must be made available to trading standards

26th July 2007
'Missed opportunity' says Alliance to Government's response to Select Committee Report
Importance of creative industries acknowledged but positive words not backed up by response to key recommendations.

17th July 2007
Alliance welcomes commitment from new IP Minister
Speaking at the Alliance's Summer Party, new IP Minister Lord Triesman confirmed the Government's commitment to tackling IP crime.

27th June 2007
Copyright industries in initiative to support trading standards work
Guidance published for trading standards on how new copyright enforcement powers can help reduce crime in local communities

17th May 2007
Businesses urged to protect themselves against intellectual property theft
Alliance calls on all businesses to adopt IP Compliance Policies

16th May 2007
Alliance welcomes support from Parliamentary Committee for intellectual property
The Alliance urges the Government to adopt the Culture Select Committee's recommendations on camcording, damages and the role of ISPs at the earliest opportunity

8th May 2007
£2 million pirate DVD seizure is largest ever in UK
Over 800,000 discs seized and five arrested

6th April 2007
Easter bargain hunters warned to watch out for fake goods
The Alliance Against IP Theft is warning bargain-hunters that buying fake goods at traditional Easter car boot sales could leave them ripped off and out of pocket

6th April 2007
New powers for trading standards "put criminals on notice" says Alliance
Copyright thieves are today put on notice of potential prosecution by trading standards as they finally get the power to deal with this growing problem of intellectual property crime. 

6th December 2006
“IP Minister Required for Intellectual Property Battle” - Alliance Against IP Theft
The Alliance Against Intellectual Property Theft has welcomed the Government’s endorsement of the independent Gowers Review’s main recommendations.

05 October 2006
FACT appoints new Director General.
The Federation Against Copyright Theft (‘FACT’) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kieron Sharp as its new Director General. Kieron takes up his post on 6th November 2006.

26 July 2006
Councils Call for Government Action Against IP Crime.
Over 250 delegates at the Local Government Association Conference in Bournemouth demanded urgent Government action to target IP crime. They were joining a call from the Alliance Against IP Theft and the Trading Standards Institute for greater funding for trading standards officers to tackle a growing problem.  

13 June 2006
‘Sale of Fake Goods Online - A Growing Problem’ says Alliance.
On World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, the Alliance Against Intellectual Property (IP) Theft is warning buyers to beware when they purchase goods online.

08 May 2006
The Alliance today echoed the CBI's call for a dedicated Minister for IP.
The Alliance Against Intellectual Property Theft has welcomed the launch of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) as a major step forward in policing.

MPs are therefore being challenged to ‘Spot the Fake’ at a new exhibition in the House of Commons. The exhibition, organised by the Alliance Against IP Theft, will allow MPs and Peers to view examples of fake goods, and hear first hand the importance of IP to innovation and enterprise.