ACID Member Pacmac (Rubbaglove) has reached a confidential settlement with government-owned Ordnance Survey in a design dispute over their innovative PACMAT®. A powerful outcome after nearly five years of persistence and IP defence.
ACID was proud to support the Furniture Makers’ Company’s YPIE 2025 programme, inspiring young professionals to protect innovation through IP. Congratulations to winner Carl-Henrik Andersson and runner-up Daniel Edmunds for their outstanding essays on why IP matters to their brand and business.
Explore how green skills, ethical AI, and intellectual property rights intersect to shape sustainable innovation. From eco-conscious design tools to protecting AI-generated creations, this article unpacks the essential knowledge designers need to navigate the future responsibly.
Government talks bring creatives and the AI sector together to balance innovation with copyright protection, with ACID helping shape a fairer path forward.
ACID reviews the UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy and Creative Sector Plan, questioning how IP protection will be prioritised for designers and creators.
The Monkey Puzzle Tree wins its third Design Guild Mark for ‘Disorder in Stasis,’ a striking wallpaper created with artist Joel Weaver for Hilton DoubleTree Leeds.
The Data Bill has passed, sparking fears of unchecked AI data scraping and copyright loss. ACID calls for fairness, transparency and stronger IP protections.
Learn how to protect your designs in the UK with this 5-step guide, covering design rights, registration, and practical tips to safeguard your creativity.
Designer Gail Myerscough blends mid-century style with sustainable craftsmanship and uses ACID membership to protect her work and champion original design.
ACID continues talks with online marketplace TEMU, pushing for stronger IP protections and easier takedown processes. Their openness to collaboration offers hope for meaningful change for designers.
Design students and graduates — learn why protecting your creativity and IP matters from day one, with ACID’s advice, tools and student membership support.
The Data Bill faces fresh controversy as the Government rejects the Lords’ push for AI transparency, leaving creators fighting for fairness in a digital wilderness.
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