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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

The Furniture Makers’ Design Guild Mark Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled four ACID members are included! Read more to see who have won this prestigious design award, plus information on a save the date for celebration.
In ACID’s latest Member Focus, read how Gayle Hall of YouGo Productions started her business. A fascinating journey, harnessing creativity through grief and using art for healing and rebirth.
Join ACID in campaigning for stronger design laws, plus enter for a chance to win £250.
ACID welcomes the news of ACID council member Rodney McMahon becoming chairman of Morgan and Paul Jones stepping into the role of Managing Director.
ACID members Barker and Stonehouse celebrate 75 years of innovation with eco awards and developing their company with sustainability responsibility, leading the way in a green revolution.
In 2018, as agreed in the Creative Industries Sector Deal, the Intellectual Property Office launched a series of Government-backed, voluntary roundtable discussions between social media platforms and UK creative businesses to identify new policies, systems, and practices to reduce piracy online.
The CBI has recently published their 2021 Education & Skills survey and are looking for responses to help shape a skills-led recovery for the UK from COVID-19.
Make it in Design offers classes for all interests and skills levels, so whether you are just starting out on your creative journey or ready to leap to the next level of your career – Make it Happen.
See how ACID got involved in celebrating World IP Day 2021. We have videos from designers, business’ and politician’s on the importance of a higher degree of protection for designers, especially those of SME. ACID also launched a True or False competition, read more to find out how to enter.
Read our latest Member Focus to find out the origins of ACID member Tiafi Jewellery’s ingenious design for friendship jewellery. They also discuss the importance of protecting their creations with knowledge of IP and include their voices in our calls for stronger design rights for SME’s.
M&S and Aldi Cakes Lookalikes! Boot on the other Foot?
In our latest Member Focus, ACID member Jess Linklater of Robe de Voyage discusses all things IP, after her extensive fight and ultimate win against COS of H&M. Find out how Robe de Voyage was conceived, how a great and original design can be protected, and IP advice from the SME victor of a David and Goliath battle.
New designers have the opportunity to enter the prestigious Soho House Design Prize. They are especially looking for entries which have a focus on an environmentally conscious scope, using sustainable materials.
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Our latest webinar explains the latest changes to GDPR post-Brexit. Is your business compliant?
A speedy and just resolution for ACID member Buoyant Upholstery vs Tutti Frutti

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