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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

Rebecca Ablett from ACID’s Scottish Legal Affiliates, Burness Paull talks us through McDonald’s latest IP challenge
Find out from ACID member The Crafty Lass how their proactive IP strategy utilises ACID Membership Benefits to support their IP Rights to ensure business growth!
Have you ever thought about the diversity of ACID members’ designs and how mutually beneficial it would be to purchase products from other ACID members at a discount?
Is imitation flattery? What is the difference between “drawing inspiration” and deliberate copying, what are the rules? What are the ethics?
There is only one week to go to apply for the 2019 Design Guild Mark. Find out how to enter.
At a packed event at the Goldsmiths Centre, designer graduates heard about the basics of IP law and received an introduction to simple steps that can be taken in the creation of a proactive IP strategy
Read our principles for a new “Design & IP Strategy to Safeguard the Future.”
Acid member Bumpsters in “David & Goliath” battle with Mamas & Papas Are these delaying tactics, used against a micro SME nursery designer over a 5-year period, unacceptable? What do you think?
Read the compelling story behind leading bespoke kitchen designer Chiselwood Ltd and how invaluable ACID corporate membership is to them.
It’s good to talk – especially about enforcing your IP rights in Scotland
Easy & affordable DIY Amazon-only monitoring tool now added to SnapDragon’s portfolio of services
Understand the facts and implications of unregistered design protection when the UK leaves the EU, DEAL or NO DEAL!
At a breakfast event co-hosted by Briffa and ACID, attended by SME’s within the creative industries, ACID Affiliate Briffa launched their Brexit Fit Kit to guide delegates through some practical steps to future proof IP.
Long awaited Government Research Report is published on Design Rights Infringement
Why is IP important for growth? In a recent article for Attire Magazine ACID shared tips on and advice on keeping up-to-date with Intellectual Property.
Protection of our precious and seismic fashion industry is paramount post Brexit. Read Dids Macdonald, CEO of ACID message to attendees at recent IP and Fashion debate.

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