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The latest news stories from ACID & the world of IP

Dids Macdonald and Lauren Aston highlight the growing copycat crisis on BBC Radio 2, calling for stronger protection of UK designers’ rights.
BBC coverage highlights the growing copycat crisis, with ACID’s Dids Macdonald calling for stronger protection of designers’ rights and creativity.
ACID joined the Furniture Makers’ YPIE programme to equip future industry leaders with essential insights into IP protection and AI challenges.
ACID celebrates members Jones + Partners, Gaze Burvill and Crofts & Assinder winning prestigious 2026 Design Guild Marks.
ACID brought IP to the forefront at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 with an engaging workshop exploring design rights, copyright and AI in design law.
Dids Macdonald supports designer infringement story against Temu, featured on BBC Lincoln.
ACID congratulates Jessica Alexander on becoming the 64th Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, recognising her decades of industry leadership.
Protect your fashion designs with UK IP knowledge. Learn about copyright, trade marks, design rights & protecting creativity in fashion.
London celebrates 150 years of UK trade marks as IP leaders call for stronger, accessible protections to support AI innovation, creators and SMEs worldwide.
ACID backs MayWild in a David vs Goliath dispute after a London Museum rebrand closely mirrors their long-developed “Coo Pigeon” concept.
Turn your surface pattern designs into income through licensing. Learn how to protect your copyright, secure royalties, and build a sustainable creative career.
Creators unite: the AI era demands stronger copyright protection, ethical data use, and fair pay, designers included in shaping a secure creative future.
Meet 427 Hardtops, where 45+ years of design expertise meets precision engineering, balancing heritage, innovation, and IP awareness.
New UK IPO research reveals gaps in design protection, low awareness of rights, and rising infringement, highlighting urgent need for reform and education.
UK drops AI copyright opt-out plan, but uncertainty remains. Creators face ongoing risks from data scraping, weak enforcement, and lack of transparency.
As AI policy evolves, designers must stay informed. Watch ACID’s latest webinar exploring copyright, authorship and how to protect your designs in 2026.

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