The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000

The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 is a law in India that provides protection to semiconductor integrated circuit layout designs and their owners. The Act defines the rights of owners of such layout designs and lays down the penalties for their infringement. It also provides provisions for the registration of such layout designs and the establishment of a Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry. The Act provides for the protection of the rights of owners of such designs for a period of 10 years from the date of their registration. The Act also allows for the compulsory licensing of such designs in certain circumstances.