ANTI COPYING IN DESIGN – YOUR VOICE AGAINST DESIGN THEFT

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ACID (Anti Copying in Design) is a membership organisation, committed to raising awareness and encouraging respect for intellectual property within corporate social responsibility. The ACID logo is recognized as a strong symbol of deterrence. ACID Accredited Law Firms have achieved £3million+ in costs and damages in 400+ settlements for Members.  See latest action.

The powerful ACID logo is an internationally recognised symbol of deterrence and design protection - helping to protect our members from the potentially devastating financial damage inflicted by intellectual property infringement. 1000′s are licensed through membership to use the ACID logo to communicate their strict anti copying policy e.g. more..
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ACID has a broad, influential membership base …… textile designers & manufacturers, jewellers, furniture manufacturers, giftware designers, architects, fashion designers, interior accessory producers, graphic designers… over 1,000+ member companies…… with one shared voice.

To date there have been nearly 400 settlements with over £3 million recovered in costs and damages and ACID has managed 2000+ mediations at grass roots. Less than 30% required further legal intervention.

ACID membership offers multiple benefits – from design protection to maximising commercial and trading relationships – through education and exploitation of intellectual property rights. Take a look at a  recent interview with My Authentics about copying within the creative industries.

Knowledge of IP rights is a key strength providing a sound preventative and deterrent strategy against design theft.  ACID has a formidable track record of successful settlements against IP theft. In April 2008 ACID celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Take a look at the latest IP news stories in ACID’s hard copy newsletter -  down load Autumn 2009  NOW!

STOP PRESS: Landmark Victory for ACID members Firecraft – Focal point gets fingers burnt!

ACID’s lobby is heard in all legislative quarters, fighting to improve designers’ rights.

ACID is an associate member of  THE ALLIANCE AGAINST IP THEFT – A unique coalition of trade enforcement organisations providing a single voice for those who share an interest in preventing intellectual property theft in the UK.  See the latest ACID Lobby Petition news

JOIN US NOW! For further information about ACID please use the contact details below:

Membership Hotline: +44 (0)845 644 3617 Monday to Friday 9.30 to 5.00

Membership Fax: +44 (0)845 644 3618

Members Only Legal Hotline: +44 (0) 845 230 5742 Monday to Friday 9.30 to 5.00