Time is running out to secure your place at the GIMA Day Conference, happening Tuesday, 25th March 2025, at Warwick Conferences. This unmissable event will explore AI, marketing strategies, and intellectual property, providing key insights to keep your business ahead. What’s in-store Don’t miss out The GIMA Day Conference will begin at 10:45 am, following
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In a significant step towards protecting retailers from the pervasive threat of copyists, Anti Copying in Design (ACID) and the Direct Commerce Association (DCA) are thrilled to announce a new partnership. This collaboration aims to provide robust Intellectual Property (IP) advice and support to members, fortifying their defences against counterfeiters and copyists in both online
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Anti Copying in Design (ACID) member, Studio William Cutlery, has won its copyright case against Italian manufacturer, Mepra S.p.A. Despite denying liability, Mepra S.p.A paid Anti Copying in Design (ACID) member Studio William Cutlery / William Welch Designs an undisclosed, but substantial sum and settlement figure, for damages and costs. They also destroyed the remaining
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The Anti Copying in Design (ACID) watchdog has reported that ‘Marks & Spencer – Poacher turned Gamekeeper’ – has resolved its battle with Aldi over the latter’s copyright theft of its popular Colin the Caterpillar Cake design, in a dispute which began over a year ago. ACID reported that despite not admitting any liability (which
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Legendary street artist, Banksy, has been stripped of the trademarks to two of his most iconic artworks – Girl with Umbrella and Radar Rat – after a long legal battle over the protection of his work. The European Union Intellectual Property Office stripped him of the two trademarks, bringing the total to four, as judges
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Anti Copying in Design (ACID) has detailed some of the changes to design copyright rights and legislation to be aware of now that Britain has left the EU. The biggest change to be aware of is that a design first published in the UK does not qualify for EU protection as an EUCD. If a
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