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    • Copyright Consultation
    Tuesday, January 22, 2008 | [Permanent Link]


    On January 8th in what may be Lord Triesman's last stewardship of IP, he launched a copyright consultation at the British Library following the Gowers Recommendations. This will deal with improving access to and the use of copyright material specifically a new exception for format-shifting, copyright used for educational purposes, research and private study, libraries and archives and parody. The Copyright Exceptions consultation will close on 8 April 2008.
    Lord Triesman said, "Copyright law affects our every day lives whether through the music we listen to, the films we watch and the books we read. It underpins the success of a variety of culturally important and economically successful sectors of UK industry such as music, film, computer games and sport. In an increasingly digital world, we need to be sure that our copyright system keeps up with the times and works effectively. This consultation is part of a package of measures which is designed to do just that. It explores where the boundaries lie between strong protection for rights holders and appropriate levels of access for users. A system valued by rights holders and respected by users is critical to the success of UK creativity".

    Ian Fletcher, Chief Executive said, "We should not underestimate the importance of making sure that we draw the line between access and protection in the right place. I appreciate that there will be a range of views as to where that line should be but I would urge all those with an interest to make sure their voice is heard".

    At the event, ACID CEO Dids Macdonald urged Lord Triesman to make a clear distinction between what is legal and illegal activity so that this can be simply communicated to consumers in a fair and sensible manner, "IP theft affects a plethora of different and varied rights holders but the basic message should be made clear that IP theft should be considered as seriously as any other sort of theft".

    The consultation document is available at http://www.ipo.gov.uk/consult-copyrightexceptions.htm
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    Ground Breaking Design Legislation
    Thursday, October 11, 2007 | [Permanent Link]


    In a ground breaking judgment between Proctor & Gamble and Reckitt Benckiser at the Court of Appeal, Lord Justice Jacob has issued guidelines on how monopoly rights over designs should be interpreted in the future across the European Union. The relatively new registered and unregistered Community design has only been going for four years, and, as a result, there have been very few cases to clarify the position. Prior to this latest ruling the legal test was whether one product would provide the “same overall impression on the informed user” to an alleged copy. However, in his analysis Judge Jacob ruled that a variety of “differences” - from the “shape” of the head of Reckitt Benckiser’s Febreze sprayer to the “tapering off” of the can - provided a “different overall impression on the informed user” to the Proctor & Gamble product thus changing the way this monopoly right will be relied upon in the future.

    What is the definition of design?

    “Design” means the appearance of the whole or a part of a product resulting from the features of, in particular, the lines, colour, shape, texture, contours, materials and ornamentation. The Registered Community Design is a monopoly right lasting 25 years, renewable every 5 years. It is valid in 27 member states. www.oami.europa.eu
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    Anti Copyright In Design
    Tuesday, July 03, 2007 | [Permanent Link]




    In August 2004 ACID started to deliver news online. Since then it has been a way of letting our members know what is happening when it happens.

    ACID Online is a quick, effective way to keep your finger on the pulse. All ACID members receive a monthly email linking to the latest ACID online newsletter with up-to-date IP news, advice and legal tips.

    In this current format, ACID’s online newsroom not only delivers the news, but allows you to access all previous issues. You can search through past articles either by category or by using the search tool at the top of each screen. ACID members can also comment on news items and use this facility to debate issues with other members of ACID.

    Please click on the links to the side of this page for all the current and archived news as well as accessing a host of other resources.

    For further information about ACID please use the contact details below:

    Legal Hotline: +44 (0) 845 230 5742

    Membership Hotline: +44 (0)845 644 3617

    Membership Fax: +44 (0)845 644 3618

    Email: help@acid.uk.com

    Full contact details available on the ACID website

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    Linda Barker © Infringement



    Romo Simonii Design

    Hot foot from taking enforcement action against Linda Barker on a copyright issue with their Simonii cushion design, ACID (Anti Copying in Design) members Romo Limited, designers of original and exclusive soft furnishings had to tackle a further apparent infringement when they discovered that a fabric called "Merge Flower" (virtually identical to their Simonii design) was being sold though the Hong Kong based company Margaret Muir Limited's trade catalogue and website.

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    Grand Designs Awards


    Success for ACID Members!




    At the fabulous and glitzy Grand Designs Awards held on 8th June, Dids Macdonald, ACID's CEO presented the ACID sponsored Grand Designs Best Furniture Award to Bruno Allard of Ligne Roset. This was made possible by the generosity of ACID's Accredited Law Firm, DMH Stallard, who co-funded the ACID sponsorship.



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