Anti Copying in Design

🎉 The latest edition of ACID Magazine (Issue 86) is here, packed with powerful stories from our incredible community of designers, campaigners, and innovators! 👉 acid.uk.com/acid-magazine

The UK government has stepped back from controversial AI copyright plans, but for designers, the uncertainty is far from over. Read the full article 👉 acid.uk.com/ai-copyright-u… #AI #Copyright #IPO #DSIT #DCMS #AllianceforIP

Are you truly IP savvy? 🤔 Put your knowledge to the test with our quick IP quiz and discover where you stand. ✔️ Because when it comes to design, what you don’t know can cost you. Take the quiz👉 acid.uk.com/about-us/acid-…

Led by Kelly Hudson from @IP_DOCTOR this practical session will introduce the core IP rights every start up should know about, helping you build a clear and effective IP strategy that supports innovation, growth and long term value. Register now: acid.uk.com/event/acid-lun…

Starting a jewellery business is exciting, but there are a few things many designers only learn once they’re already on the journey. ACID are currently offering 50% off ACID membership for first year jewellery start-ups. Protect your jewellery business👉 acid.uk.com/membership/fir…

Design Under Siege: Design Consultation After ten years of campaigning, ACID sets out a clear case for stronger protection of unregistered design rights. This article explains why real deterrence is vital to protect the UK’s design economy. 👉 acid.uk.com/acid-magazine/

AI and copyright remain one of the most pressing conversations in the creative industries. 🎥 Watch the webinar to learn how you can protect your designs in the age of AI and stay prepared for what’s coming next 👉 acid.uk.com/ai-what-could-…

Led by Kelly Hudson from @IP_DOCTOR this practical session will introduce the core IP rights every start up should know about, helping you build a clear and effective IP strategy that supports innovation, growth and long term value. Register now: acid.uk.com/event/acid-lun…

AI, Copyright and Design: The Changing Legal Landscape with @HowardKennedy AI is reshaping creativity and the law. What 2026 could mean for designers navigating copyright, design rights and AI-generated content. Read more 👉 acid.uk.com/acid-magazine/

Starting a jewellery brand? Protecting your designs is just as important as creating them. Understanding these can help start-up jewellery businesses protect their designs, brand and creative work. Visit 👉 acid.uk.com/membership/fir…

🌍 @womensday | Give To Gain We celebrate the incredible women shaping the creative industries & highlight the importance of protecting their ideas through IP. 🏆 Congratulations to our winner, Four Otter Studio Read the full article 👉 acid.uk.com/international-…

What our ACID IP Charter Signatories say 🗣️ ©️ By signing the ACID IP Charter, you're lending your voice to the growing community who hold true to integrity in design and stand up for respect, ethics and compliance in design. Sign for FREE 👉 acid.uk.com/become-a-chart…

We’re incredibly proud that ACID’s @DidsMacdonald has been included in the 2026 Women in Trade Association Powerlist. This prestigious list, created in collaboration between the @fsb_policy @CBItweets & @TAForum celebrates inspirational women shaping the Association sector.

The ACID Student Membership gives jewellery design students: ✅ IP education ✅ Legal templates and support at a reduced cost ✅ A secure third-party audit trail for your designs ✅ Industry-recognised deterrence against copying Sign up today👉 acid.uk.com/membership/stu…

Jewellery students: your graduate work already has IP ✔ Protect your originality ✔ Share work with confidence ✔ Avoid costly mistakes before graduation ACID’s Student Membership 👉 acid.uk.com/membership/stu… Protect your ideas before someone else profits from your creativity.

Led by Kelly Hudson from @IP_DOCTOR this practical session will introduce the core IP rights every start up should know about, helping you build a clear and effective IP strategy that supports innovation, growth and long term value. Register now: acid.uk.com/event/acid-lun…

Following productive talks and regular reviews with TEMU, ACID members are seeing a considerable reduction in take downs, faster responses and direct access to TEMU’s IP protection team simply by mentioning their ACID membership. Read in full 👉 acid.uk.com/acid-and-temu-…

What our ACID IP Charter Signatories say 🗣️ ©️ By signing the ACID IP Charter, you're lending your voice to the growing community who hold true to integrity in design and stand up for respect, ethics and compliance in design. Sign for FREE 👉 bit.ly/3OJz0Vs

Guest Editor: Kate Farley – Consciousness in Creation Designer and academic Kate Farley reflects on originality, copying & ethics in education. Teaching students how to respect creativity & protect their work is essential for the future of design. Read👉 acid.uk.com/acid-magazine/

Join ACID’s Lunchtime Learning webinar with @HowardKennedy for an essential deep dive into AI, intellectual property and design protection. 📅 26 February ⏰ 12:30 to 13:30 PM 💻 Online webinar Register now: acid.uk.com/event/acid-lun…

If you design crochet or knitting patterns, do you know what’s legally protected, and what isn’t? 🧶 Read the full guide and watch the webinar to make sure your creativity is properly protected 👉 acid.uk.com/what-intellect…