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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

Andrew Bowie MP, Dids Macdonald, Bill Bush, Chair of the Alliance for IP and Eddy Leviten DG of Alliance for IP.

ACID CEO meets Andrew Bowie PM’s PPS

  • March 13, 2019
Meeting with Parliamentary Private Secretary to explain why loss of EU unregistered design protection is so critical for UK designers
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Protecting Scottish intellectual property on a global stage

  • March 7, 2019
ACID CEO announced as keynote speaker at Scottish Legal Affiliate, Burness Paull, Annual IP and Tech Conference in Glasgow.
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Government issues advice about changes to trade mark law if the UK leaves the EU without a deal

  • March 5, 2019
ACID members be aware of recent Government advice if the UK leaves the EU without a deal and how to manage your trade marks.
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Food for Thought: Protecting Your Intellectual Property in the Food and Drink Sector

  • March 5, 2019
We share ACID Legal Affiliate Burness Paull’s blog looking at the recent case involving McDonalds and the importance of brand protection.
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Baa Stool secures copycat settlement against Swedish Wooden Horse

  • February 28, 2019
Read how ACID member took action and succeeded against copyist by instructing ACID legal affiliates McDaniel & Co to write a letter before action setting out their claim.
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ACID is Moving!

  • February 21, 2019
The ACID Membership office is moving!
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Original vs. Plagiarism – Negative award “Plagiarius” sheds public light on shameless counterfeits!

  • February 8, 2019
The 2019 Aktion Plagiarius Award winners have been announced- Innovation vs. Imitation
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A useful reminder from the EUIPO: You can’t have your “Burger” and eat it

  • February 1, 2019
Rebecca Ablett from ACID’s Scottish Legal Affiliates, Burness Paull talks us through McDonald’s latest IP challenge
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Member Focus – The Crafty Lass®

  • January 31, 2019
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!
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ACID’s new M2M discount offer on Marketplace

  • January 27, 2019
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?
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South Africa – Woolworths apologise in “drawing inspiration” IP case

  • January 18, 2019
Is imitation flattery? What is the difference between “drawing inspiration” and deliberate copying, what are the rules? What are the ethics?
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Only one week until the Design Guild Mark deadline.

  • January 16, 2019
There is only one week to go to apply for the 2019 Design Guild Mark. Find out how to enter.
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“Getting Started” – Intellectual Property protection in the Silversmith, Goldsmith & Jewellery sector

  • January 10, 2019
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
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ACID strides into 2019 with new strategy for Design & IP Policy

  • January 3, 2019
Read our principles for a new “Design & IP Strategy to Safeguard the Future.”
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ACID Member in “David & Goliath” Battle

  • January 1, 2019
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?
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Member Profile – Chiselwood Ltd

  • December 22, 2018
Read the compelling story behind leading bespoke kitchen designer Chiselwood Ltd and how invaluable ACID corporate membership is to them.
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