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DCMS Secretary of State Matt Hancock, MP Acknowledges the Important Role of Intellectual Property Rights

  • January 18, 2018
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.
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New Minister with Responsibility for Intellectual Property Named as the Rt. Hon. Sam Gyimah, MP!

  • January 18, 2018
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.
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New Secretary for State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

  • January 9, 2018
Anti Copying in Design is delighted by the appointment of the Rt. Hon. Matt Hancock in Government reshuffle
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IP NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS 2018

  • January 2, 2018
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.
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2018 BREXIT – ACID URGES GOVERNMENT TO ACT DECISIVELY TO PROTECT DESIGNERS’ IP

  • December 21, 2017
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
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UK Businesses Demand Protection for Intellectual Property

  • December 19, 2017
UK businesses demand protection for intellectual property in trade talks.  Risks to UK if IP is not prioritised. Need a good deal with EU27
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Member Focus – Gaynor Fuge

  • December 8, 2017
Find out from Gaynor Fuge how her proactive IP strategy utilises ACID Membership Benefits to support her IP Rights to ensure business growth!
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Latest China News

  • December 5, 2017
China-Britain Business Council and Alibaba Sign Expanded Agreement to Enhance Protections for UK brands.
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Talking Tables Ltd Tackling Suspected Copyright Infringements

  • December 4, 2017
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.
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The Budget – IP & related issues affecting the Creative Industries

  • November 28, 2017
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ACID CEO Receives Another Industry Award

  • November 22, 2017
ACID CEO accepts services to industry award at KBAwards from Claudia Winkleman
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ACID 2017-2020 Strategy Progress Shared at Council Meeting

  • November 20, 2017
ACID 2017-2020 Strategy progress shared with the ACID Advisory Council
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Tackling Counterfeiting And Fakes – A Real Issue

  • November 16, 2017
ACID Council Member Dr Frederick Mostert talks in today’s Financial Times
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Brexit Survey – ACID Winner Announced!

  • November 6, 2017
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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ACID Announces Two New Advisory Council Members

  • November 3, 2017
Ahead of the ACID Advisory Council’s meeting at the Design Council next week, the organisation is delighted to announce two new members to its Advisory Council.
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Unregistered & Registered Community Design Rights Post Brexit?

  • November 3, 2017
What is happening in discussions and negotiations on Brexit? What is Government doing to ensure that UK designers are not disadvantaged?
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