ACID
Anti Copying In Design (ACID) is the UK’s leading membership and campaigning organisation dedicated to protecting design and intellectual property rights. Through education, advocacy and industry collaboration, ACID works to combat design theft, champion original creativity and create a safer trading environment for designers, manufacturers and businesses across the creative industries.
Protecting Originality. Championing Design.
Anti Copying In Design (ACID) is the UK’s leading membership and campaigning organisation dedicated to protecting intellectual property (IP) and championing original design across the creative industries. Committed to fighting design theft and lobbying Parliament for design law reform, ACID works to create a safer and fairer commercial environment where designers, manufacturers and businesses can protect and maximise the value of their creativity.
Through its core principles of protection, deterrence and education, ACID raises awareness of IP rights, encourages responsible business practices and promotes respect for original design. Working closely with members, industry partners and stakeholders, ACID supports innovation, protects livelihoods and helps creative businesses achieve sustainable growth.
As a Founding Trade Partner of KBX, ACID shares our commitment to championing design excellence, protecting innovation and supporting the talented individuals and businesses shaping the future of kitchen, bathroom and interior specification.