Anti Copying in Design (ACID)

ACID (Anti Copying In Design) is a hard-hitting action group committed to fighting intellectual property (IP) theft.

The powerful ACID logo is an internationally recognised symbol of deterrence and design protection - helping to protect members from devastating financial damage inflicted by intellectual property infringement.

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 over 300 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 is by subscription but it does offer multiple benefits:

- Acid Branding
- Acid Legal Support
- Acid Design Data Bank
- Acid Legal Hotline

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.

http://acid.eu.com/

 

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