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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

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Who owns images, photographs? What are some of the rules?

  • May 2, 2019
Take a look at some of ACID’s frequently asked questions about using photography and images
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The first things you need to know about enforcing IPR in Scotland

  • April 29, 2019
The first of a new 4 part series on Enforcing IPR in Scotland starts this week from ACID Legal Affiliate, Burness Paull LLP
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It’s World IP Day today – ACID is celebrating, saluting all the UK’s amazing IP creators

  • April 26, 2019
Read how World IP Day offers a unique opportunity to join with others around the globe. This year’s theme – Reach for Gold : IP and Sports.
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Fair and Square?

  • April 18, 2019
Kirsteen Macdonald, Director at ACID Legal Affiliate Burness Paull LLP, looks at the important distinction between statements of fact and expressions of opinion.
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Sandra Vick Winner BCTF Post Newcomer Award

Sandra Vick wins 2019 BCTF Post-Newcomer Award sponsored by ACID.

  • April 17, 2019
Read more about our award sponsorship at this year’s event and the winner Sandra Vick.
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Member Focus – Melver Design

  • April 11, 2019
In our latest Member Focus we want to share ACID member Nicolas Mellor’s fascinating insight into his company, Melver Design.
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Online Harms White Paper

  • April 9, 2019
Disappointment that the White Paper does not address business and commercial issues, despite assurances that the government is leading separate initiatives to tackle these issues.
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Copyright in the Digital Single Market

  • April 4, 2019
Colin Hulme, Partner at ACID Legal Affiliate, Burness Paull LLP shares their view on how the new Directive will affect your business
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EU Commission Needs Your Experience

  • April 1, 2019
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Copycat Culture – Dealing with companies who copy us

  • March 28, 2019
Long standing ACID member Black & Blum share their novel way of tackling infringements
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European Parliament votes 348 to 274 today and approves new copyright rules for the internet

  • March 26, 2019
Read more on today’s vote of approval for the new Copyright rules for the internet as the EU Parliament Press officer reports as follows
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IP & Tech Conference: Protecting Intellectual Property on a Global Stage

  • March 25, 2019
Scottish ACID Legal Affiliate Burness Paull invite you to join them at their third annual IP conference with ACID CEO as keynote speaker
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Brexit: update on designs & trademarks in a “no deal”

  • March 25, 2019
Read the latest news from The IPO on no deal affect to UK design rights
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Fighting the fakes, rip offs and blatant copies!

  • March 19, 2019
BBC highlights four micro designers’ grim stories. Can “David” designers really fight the Goliaths of this world and win?
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Intellectual Property Minister speaks of the importance of ensuring UK IP remains some of the best in the world

  • March 14, 2019
Read ACID CEO response to the recent IP Minister speech
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Grow your business through licensing

  • March 13, 2019
In recent articles in Attire Accessories and Gift Focus ACID CEO explains how to grow your business through licensing
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