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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

Sandra Vick

Member Focus – Sandra Vick Ltd

  • August 4, 2020
In our latest Member Focus we share a fascinating insight into ACID Member and UK designer, Sandra Vick.
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Ammique Filming

ACID Member Ammique Features in BBC Film

  • August 3, 2020
As Ammique receives international sales enquiries from hotels who are seeking safer, cleaner, and more sustainable sleep solutions, they find themselves in the spotlight on the local BBC news
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Alessi Corkscrew

Registered and Unregistered Design Rights – Do You Know The Difference? And Where Does the ACID IP Databank Come in?

  • July 31, 2020
Enforcement of unregistered design right infringement is only as good as design audit trail you keep. ACID clears up the confusion between RDR and UDR.
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Pretty Little Thing Vs Do Not Subverge Copy Infringement Instagram Capture

Daily Mail Report Another “Lookalike” Issue as Pretty Little Thing Apologises to DNS (Do Not Subverge)

  • July 30, 2020
“The tide is turning against those who take the fast track to market by producing lookalikes!” ACID CEO Dids Macdonald warns retailers against freeriding on the back of originality after Pretty Little Thing profit from exploiting independent design brand
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ACID Affiliate Partners ESSA (in Conjunction With AEO and AEV) Issues Government-Backed Industry Guidance for Reopening of Business Events on 1st October

  • July 30, 2020
AEO, AEV and ESSA Industry associations launch guidance, including risk assessment templates & practical measures, for exhibition, trade fairs, and consumer shows to reopen, to create and implement covid-safe exhibitions and events, to help members get back to work.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Intellectual property – IP & the UK’s trade negotiations

  • July 29, 2020
ACID CEO, and other IP & trade experts, attend APPG for IP online meeting to aid ongoing Parliamentary debates and discuss the importance of IP Chapters as Trade Bill passes through parliament. Group highlighted key issues including Online Enforcement, Artist Resale Right, and Rights of Representation.
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Kulture Capaldi & Kulture Quoll

Member Profile – Gresham Office Furniture

  • July 27, 2020
John Carney reveals why IP protection is so important to this British Furniture Designer-Manufacturer, and family-run company, founded 44 years ago
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Brexit UK EU

CAMPAIGNING – ACID Continues to be THE Leading Voice for Design Law Reform

  • July 27, 2020
ACID CEO Dids Macdonald recalls ACID’s recent campaigning achievements and outlines key future aims, read more!
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Online charity auction

Charity Auction to Raise Money for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis

  • July 15, 2020
Furniture Makers Company to host online charity auction to raise vital funds to support people working in furniture industry after C19 crisis forces cancellation of annual fundraising events
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Brexit UK EU

ACID Welcome Changes to Unregistered Designs from January 1, 2021

  • July 10, 2020
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
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Jamie Kerr Partner at Burness Paull

New Quarantine Rules for Those Entering UK

  • July 9, 2020
ACID Legal Affiliates Burness Paull Outline New Quarantine Rules & Exceptions for those Entering the UK
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Leading Design Magazine Dezeen Reports Retail Giants Swoon Editions Apologise to Furniture Designer Simone Brewster

  • July 9, 2020
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.
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Calling all those in the Furniture/Furnishings Sector, Join a Webinar on IP Protection

  • July 8, 2020
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.
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RUSI

A New RUSI Project will Examine Illicit Financial Flows Derived from Intellectual Property Crime in the UK

  • July 8, 2020
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.
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Minister of IP

IPO Publishes 2020/2021 Corporate Plan and Hosts Meeting with IP Minister

  • July 7, 2020
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.
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Member Profile – Kit Heath

  • July 6, 2020
Kit Heath reveals why IP protection is so important to this British Jewellery Designer which started in the back of a campervan
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