UK intellectual property agency seeks cash seizure powers
( October 22, 2025, 10:47 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK's Intellectual Property Office is one of three government agencies seeking additional powers to seize assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The IPO is looking for the ability to recover cash and other assets, including crypto. The consultation runs until January. The consultation document is attached below....
Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today
MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.
Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:
- Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
- Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
- Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
- Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline
Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.