Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 with Rules

The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act 37 of 2000) is a specialized intellectual property legislation enacted to provide legal protection for original layout-designs of semiconductor integrated circuits. The Act establishes a framework for registration, ownership, protection, infringement remedies, and enforcement of rights relating to semiconductor layout-designs. This 2026 edition includes The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Rules, 2001, providing readers with the statutory and procedural framework governing registration and protection of semiconductor integrated circuit designs in India. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a valuable legal reference for intellectual property professionals, technology companies, semiconductor manufacturers, researchers, and legal practitioners dealing with innovation and technology protection.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act 37 of 2000)
• Includes The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Rules, 2001
• Covers statutory provisions relating to registration and protection of layout-designs
• Provides legal framework governing ownership and rights in semiconductor integrated circuit designs
• Includes provisions relating to infringement, remedies, and enforcement
• Useful reference for intellectual property protection in the semiconductor industry
• Covers procedural requirements under the Act and Rules
• Assists in understanding registration and legal protection mechanisms
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments