Protection of Semiconductor Layouts in India's Chip Ecosystem

Introduction : The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design ("SICLD") Act of 2000 is a statutory legislation in India aimed at protecting the intellectual property in the design of the layout for the semiconductor chips. The SICLD Act was enacted to enable India to be in accordance with the TRIPS Agreement (Articles 35-38) that calls for the legal protection of the integrated circuit (IC) topographies. It provides the legal right of an innovator to claim the protection of a unique...