Lay-out Designs Of Integrated Circuits

Lay-out designs of integrated circuits in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, lay-out designs of integrated circuits is: one of the forms of intellectual property enjoying protection under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. Protection is often afforded through a sui generis right, a method applying in this case specifically to lay-out designs (or topography) of integrated circuits. The entries on trade policy are here. It prohibits the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of such designs. Reverse engineering is allowed under the laws of many countries.[1]

Lay-out designs of integrated circuitsin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Lay-out designs of integrated circuits” entry (OAS)

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