Advanced Design Institution "Because Design is the way we change and intentionally create our world and because a design culture provides the societal context that supports Design action… it is the purpose of ADi to advance Design culture through understanding and learning, thereby fostering better design and an effective design tradition" www.advanceddesign.org
British Design & Art Direction (D&AD) "D&AD is an educational charity that represents the global creative, design and advertising communities. Since 1962, D&AD has set industry standards, educated and inspired the next generation and, more recently, has demonstrated the impact of creativity and innovation on enhancing business performance." www.dandad.org
Design Council "We are the national strategic body for design. We believe design can help people to do what they do, better. We're funded by the UK government, and we promote the use of design throughout the UK's businesses and public services. We demonstrate that design can play a vital role in strengthening our economy and improving our society." www.designcouncil.org
Design Management Institute "At the Design Management Institute we connect design to business, to culture, to customers—to the changing world. We bring together educators, researchers, designers, and leaders from every design discipline, every industry, and every corner of the planet. The results are transformational. Design that delivers competitive advantage. Design that raises the bar of performance, fit, and feel. Design that touches the heart and mind. Design that creates a unique and memorable bond. Design that changes the world." www.dmi.org
International Council of Graphic Design Associations "Icograda (the International Council of Graphic Design Associations) is the world body for professional communication design. Founded in 1963, it is a voluntary assembly of organisations concerned with graphic design, visual communication, design management, promotion, education, research and journalism. Icograda promotes communication designers' vital role in society and commerce and unifies the voices of graphic designers and visual communicators worldwide." www.icograda.org
International Societies of Industrial Design "The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is a global not-for-profit organisation that promotes better design around the world. Today, Icsid counts over 150 members in more than 50 countries, representing an estimated 150 000 designers." www.icsid.org
Product Development & Management Association "The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management." www.pdma.org
Written by Clive Thorne and Simon Bennett
A User’s Guide to Design Law is an easily accessible guide to protecting industrial designs.
Taking you through the legislation and case law, it explains clearly the different protection mechanisms available under design and copyright law and how to enforce your rights when they are infringed.
IISBN: 978 1 84766 305 4
Publication date: Apr-10
Format: Paperback
Availability: In Print
List price: £82
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