ACID’s trailblazing work and ongoing campaigning has been a game changer in championing designers and the importance of their intellectual property rights’ protection. This has influenced and brought about positive change in the legal and political landscape. The Design Economy is one of the success stories of the UK contributing nearly £100 billion to the UK’s GVA and the protection of its intellectual capital is critical.
In our 25th year, we want to shine a light on, and celebrate with everyone the huge success that has been achieved since the organisation was co-founded by Dids Macdonald (a designer maker) and Simon Clark (an IP lawyer). From a round table action group it has grown to be a key influencer in design law reform over many years.
We are also planning an exciting VIP celebratory birthday event in early November as well as producing a special edition ACID magazine. If you are interested in supporting this event or our special issue magazine, please get in touch by emailing: [email protected]
So please spread the work about ACID, and help us celebrate and look ahead to supporting the next generation of designers, makers, artists, inventors and innovators.
Thank you to all, our valued members and supporters over the years, you are the lifeblood of ACID and we salute you all 😊
ACID has achieved a lot in its 25-year history; from its campaigning that culminated in the 2014 IP Act – making the intentional infringement of a Registered Design a punishable criminal offence – to its involvement in many thousands of mediations and settlements. Click below to read about ACID’s triumphs and ongoing campaigning.
