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ACID and Folksy are excited to announce a partnership to provide Folksy sellers and the platform with IP support, advice and education.
Following the success of ACID’s Dids Macdonald OBE’s talk on AI and intellectual property (IP) at the British Furniture Association’s AI Summit in September 2026, Dids sat down with The Furniture Magazine to answer their questions on what design protection covers, what AI has changed, and what a small workshop can do when it finds a copy.

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Meet 427 Hardtops, where 45+ years of design expertise meets precision engineering, balancing heritage, innovation, and IP awareness.
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Discover ACID member Stratum Marquetry, redefining contemporary marquetry through reclaimed materials, craftsmanship, sustainability and strong IP awareness.
Silver Crane, an ACID member, leads the world in creative tin packaging — blending originality, sustainability, and strong IP protection.

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