IIPLA News
Friday, May 22, 2026

Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands

UK government agencies caution companies against deceptive invoices falsely claiming to represent official services

IIPLA News Deskanonymous access0 articles left this week
Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands
Sign In To Continue

You have reached the guest article limit.

Unlock more of the IIPLA newsroom by signing in with SSO or joining as a member.

Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding inflated fees for services that are either free or available at lower costs through legitimate governmen…
Share This Article
Ready-to-post copy includes the article link.

Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding infl... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/companies-house-and-ipo-alert-businesses-to-beware-of-fraudulent-payment-demands

Related Coverage

Continue in the newsroom

Back to newsroom
PatentsGlobal

Nigeria Advances Intellectual Property Reforms to Boost Economic Growth and Innovation

The Nigerian Federal Government is intensifying efforts to leverage intellectual property as a catalyst for economic development, investment, and job creation. Through collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the rollout of the Industrial Property Administration System (IPAS), Nigeria…

Thursday, May 28, 2026
PatentsGlobal

Procopio’s Patent Practice and Five Partners Earn Spots on 2026 IAM Patent 1000 List

Procopio’s patent prosecution team and five intellectual property partners have been named to the prestigious 2026 IAM Patent 1000 list. The recognition highlights the firm’s strengths in life sciences, AI, emerging technologies, and trade secrets, underscoring its integrated approach to patent portfolio development a…

Thursday, May 28, 2026