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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

After 4 years of lobbying, ACID CEO Dids Macdonald, welcomes that UK designers will benefit from EU reciprocal agreement ensuring design disclosure in UK or EU attracts new Supplementary & Community Unregistered Design Rights – meaning EU27 protection is automatically available to UK designers
ACID Legal Affiliates Burness Paull Outline New Quarantine Rules & Exceptions for those Entering the UK
Embarrassment for furniture & interiors brand Swoon, as social media campaign led by designer, reveals retailers use of designs without permission or payment. Another case of irreparable brand damage by free-riding on design originality.
On July 23rd at 11am Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) will be holding a webinar sharing insights on IP and design protection in the Furniture Industry, to achieve growth.
Does IP crime pay? RUSI project will examine the structure and disruption of illegal finance flows from intellectual property in the UK and the security threat that it poses. Hear what the IPO and Alliance for IP have to say about the project.
ACID CEO & other major IP stakeholders attend high-profile meeting with The Rt. Hon Amanda Solloway, MP., to raise importance of intellectual property and to ensure IP rights are not eroded in forthcoming new trade deals.
Kit Heath reveals why IP protection is so important to this British Jewellery Designer which started in the back of a campervan
Celebrate the best of British design and find out how we supported our designers for British IP Day 2020
Are you backing British? ACID Members Barker & Stonehouse lead campaign to promote hallmarks of British furniture; Value and quality #LetsGetGoingBritain
ACID CEO & immediate past-master of the Furniture Maker’s, shares her insight into the livery & the three pillars of this philanthropic charity; Education, Excellence & Support
ACID Legal Affiliates to hold webinar outlining the details of the amended furlough scheme announced on 29th May. 
Former police officer jailed for IPTV and streaming offences – crime really does not pay!
In our latest Member Focus we share a fascinating insight into ACID Member and UK designer, Em Royston of Maid in China.
Jewellery Designers Register for a FREE Webinar on 25th June 11am to 11.45 with Q & A’s and expert advice
ACID CEO commends eCommerce platform for rapid take-down in ACID Member infringement case study
ACID Ambassador, designer, entrepreneur, and inspirational success-story, Rob Law, MBE, to launch personal and business memoir of his journey through life, illness & Trunki

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