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Prime Minister Theresa May has said: “For too long in our country, prosperity has been unfairly spread… but we want it to work for all communities.”
Read More »“Substantial progress” made as Trump delays further trade tariffs on Chinese goods
A rise in import duties on Chinese goods from ten per cent to 25 per cent was due to come into effect on March 1st. It was earmarked as a point of major concern by many in the toy industry, particularly companies directly affected in the US.
Read More »Wow! Stuff secures exclusive and official patent to Heliball brand name
The company can now confirm that its patented Heliball is the officially owned IP, incorporating the Rehco patent under license exclusively in Europe and other regions.
Read More »PlanToys to re-educate kids on food waste and sustainability with latest toy line
Plantoys is launching is Wonky Fruit and Vegetables toy range in a line that 'completes company founder's vision of sustainable product', via LittleConcepts
Read More »Halilit warns retailers to check product authenticity as copycat products rear heads
The firm has asked retailers to check all certification thoroughly and wishes to remind retailers and suppliers to "be cautious and alert when offered baby and pre-school instruments that resemble Halilit products."
Read More »Zimpli Kids shuts down IP infringing showcase at Spielwarenmesse
Simba Toys issued a cease and desist notification to Robetoy at Spielwarenmesse over IP infringing product line
Read More »London Olympia gets go ahead for £1bn refurbishment
Onsite accommodation and food offerings part of development while London Toy Fair 2020 is still on course for 21st to 23rd Jan next year.
Read More »TOMY UK has Brexit contingency plans ready and in place
The firm is confident that the plans it has in place will ensure supply in any transition period and that TOMY UK, along with its retail partners, will have a successful 2019
Read More »Alpha Group will pull Screechers Wild toys from UK in Spin Master settlement
Last year, Spin Master alleged that the magnetic transformation feature in Alpha group’s Screechers Wild toys infringed on its own patents covering its Bakugan toys.
Read More »Toy Association calls out government and ecommerce in new white paper on counterfeit upsurge
It’s part of the message outlined by the US toy industry body in a new white paper that addresses the three main factors to have contributed to the rise in counterfeit and knock off toys sold online.
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