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IDSA Takes a Stand on Latest Design Patent Fee Proposal

IDSA is voicing its strong opposition to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s proposal for a major hike in design patent application filing fees. The Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

Driving Design to Motor City

IDSA is #MakingThingsHappen at its 2016 International Conference (@IDSA #IDSADetroit16) from Aug. 17 to 20 in Detroit, MI. The dynamic event will be held in the first US metropolis to be named a UNESCO City of Design—and in the state with the highest concentration of industrial designers.

The Power of Design

Here's the latest on IDSA’s International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2016:

IDSA @ The White House

IDSA had a strong presence at the US Economic Development Administration’s 2^nd annual Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) National Summit, held Oct. 21‐22, 2015 at The White House and at the US Department of Commerce in Washington, DC.

A Catalyst for Positive Change in the World

Some major news coming out of the latest 2015 International Design Congress in Korea.

With a majority vote, the 29th General Assembly of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) approved a name change for Icsid to World Design Organization. Attended by member organizations from more than 50 nations, Icsid's General Assembly also agreed to renew the vision and mission of the Council.

Collaborative Creativity

As one of the world’s most innovative companies prepares to open a new creative hub at its global headquarters in Minnesota, 3M Design has become an IDSA Ambassador.

Making Things Happen

IDSA wants to put your stamp on its next International Conference, set for August 17-20, 2016 in Detroit. The Society is calling on members to submit a logo design for Making Things Happen.

@IDSA #IDSAMedical15 to Explore Latest in Medical Design

The premier medical design event—the IDSA Medical Design Conference—takes over the state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) in Tampa, FL from Oct. 21-22, 2015.

Snap and Chat

IDSA's 2015 International Conference took over The Westin Seattle and many spots around the Emerald City from August 19-22, 2015. That was followed by the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) and Samsung-sponsored, black-tie Gala at Benaroya Hall. Some of the highlights of the exciting week are featured here:

Future of the Future Draws Designers from Around the World

Hundreds of designers converged on Seattle, WA to mark IDSA’s 50^th anniversary and the International Design Excellence Awards’ 35^th anniversary at the 2015 IDSA International Conference—Future of the Future. More than 800 people from 20 countries, ranging from Australia to India, and Chile to Somalia, were in attendance. The reviews are flooding in.

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IDSA News

IDSA Takes a Stand on Latest Design Patent Fee Proposal

Driving Design to Motor City

The Power of Design

IDSA @ The White House

A Catalyst for Positive Change in the World

Collaborative Creativity

Making Things Happen

@IDSA #IDSAMedical15 to Explore Latest in Medical Design

Snap and Chat

Future of the Future Draws Designers from Around the World

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