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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

Find out from Helen Russell Creations how her proactive IP strategy utilises ACID Membership Benefits to support her IP Rights to ensure business growth!
At an event organised by the Alliance for IP at the House of Commons last night, the new DCMS Secretary of State, Matt Hancock set out his views on intellectual property.
Sam Gyimah, MP has been appointed Minister for Intellectual Property as part of his role as Minister for Higher Education and will be working within the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Anti Copying in Design is delighted by the appointment of the Rt. Hon. Matt Hancock in Government reshuffle
We campaign, we shout loudly about the value of design and we have a formidable track record of thousands of settlements and mediations. Are you IP Savvy? Do you have a proactive IP strategy? Remember! Imitation isn’t flattery if it costs you YOUR business so it’s good to think about your IP.
With a little over a year until the UK leaves the EU, ACID, along with other stakeholders, is seriously concerned that the business interests of IP rich companies who rely on trade marks and designs are and will be threatened
UK businesses demand protection for intellectual property in trade talks.  Risks to UK if IP is not prioritised. Need a good deal with EU27
At a ceremony at the Furniture Makers Hall last week, Niall Head-Rapson, Director & Principal of McDaniels & Co., an Anti Copying in Design (ACID) legal affiliate was installed as Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers, the furnishings industry charity supporting excellence, training and welfare.
Find out from Gaynor Fuge how her proactive IP strategy utilises ACID Membership Benefits to support her IP Rights to ensure business growth!
China-Britain Business Council and Alibaba Sign Expanded Agreement to Enhance Protections for UK brands.
Designers and manufacturers Talking Tables Ltd launched a new product, Prosecco Pong®™, to the market in early 2017. After 7 months in development, the product bounced on to the shelves and became an instant success and became viral on social media in both the UK and the US.
ACID CEO accepts services to industry award at KBAwards from Claudia Winkleman
ACID 2017-2020 Strategy progress shared with the ACID Advisory Council
ACID Council Member Dr Frederick Mostert talks in today’s Financial Times
Congratulations to Julie Watson of Julie Watson Studio seen here with the £100 Love2Shop vouchers she won following the recent ACID Survey Draw.

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