Chartered Society of Designers

the value of intellectual property

The most valuable commodity to designers is their Intellectual Property (IP). It is therefore extremely important to understand at least the basics of IP and why and how you should protect it.

CSD provides members with three key services to ensure they understand and benefit from their IP.

Observer Status of WIPO
CSD has Observer Status of the World Intellectual Property Organisation WIPO based in Geneva.

Members can access WIPO Gold here ...

Members IP service
Members are able to call on the expertise of a specialist IP firm that provides legal advice and registration services to advise on how to protect their IP rights. In addition, a range of services is offered for added protection including legal assistance in the event of IP infringement.

Knowledge of IP matters is not only important in protecting designers but it also allows them to work with their clients in order that they too can benefit from services including: protection of the design work commissioned, implementing copyright assignments and licensing agreements with the designer.

Members benefit from a FREE consultation on any IP matters. If required this can be followed up by a written report setting out the advice given, which may be used as a basis for discussions with a client prior to commencing work or assist in the event of any future problems. CSD members also receive preferential rates for these reports.

Key Benefits & Features:

- FREE consultation on IP matters.
- Access to expert IP legal team.
- Preferential rates on IP services.
- Regular updates on IP matters.

NOTE: This service is only available to CSD Graduate Members, MCSD and FCSD.

CSD advice service
Members can speak to CSD in order to:
ascertain the right IP service thay require
talk through any IP issues
find out about IP insurance

NOTE: This service is only available to CSD Graduate Members, MCSD and FCSD.

News

China Britain copyright agreement

Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on copyright with Liu Binjie, Minister of the National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China read more ...

WIPO Gold IP resource now active

The World Intellectual Property Organisation, of which CSD holds Observer Status, has launched WIPO Gold, a portal intended to be a dynamic and evolving tool, expanding over time to build a one-stop gateway for IP data.

Further deatails can be found by visiting the 'intellectual property' page of the CSD website. Click here ...

Design Council rebuked

In a press release today, British Design Innovation (BDI) rebuked the Design Council for comments made by its Chair Lord Michael Bichard when announcing the Design Council review as to 'market failure'.

Frank Peters FCSD, Chief Executive of CSD said, 'We appear to be in strong agreement with BDI on this matter and it would be interesting to hear what the DBA have to say on the issue' read more ...

Government announces review of the Design Council

The government has announced a review of the Design Council to consider its role and status. The review will be chaired by Martin Temple CBE and will report back to the minister in September.

For full details of the review, including the TOR and a CSD survey click here ...

CSD on panel for Ergonomic Design Awards

The CSD President, Chris Ramsden FCSD, will be joining the panel of judges for the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors' (IEHF) Ergonomic Design Awards later this year.

Commenting on the awards, Chris said, 'Ergonomics are vital to good design and the Society is pleased to have built a strategic relationship with IEHF. The awards are only one aspect of the partnership which will be strengthened by future collaborations on training modules and joint events.'

All designers and ergonomists are eligible to enter the awards and full details can be found on the CSD awards pages of this website.
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CSD maps the profession over 80 years

The Society is celebrating its 80th year by embarking upon a major three year initiative, in collaboration with the University of Brighton, to map the development of the design profession from 1930 - 2010. The project has been made possible due to the award of ARHC funding read more ...

Design Pool

An exciting new initiative has been launched by three important membership design sector membership organisations, the Chartered Society of Designers, the Institute of Engineering Designers and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Read more ...

James Dyson reports on Ingenious Britain

David Cameron and Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke have welcomed Sir James Dyson's Ingenious Britain report ... read more and download the full report.