Layout-Design Protection
/ˈleɪˌaʊt dɪˈzaɪn prəˌtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal protection granted to the three-dimensional design or arrangement of elements in semiconductor chips, preventing unauthorized copying or use.
The company sought layout-design protection to safeguard its innovative microchip architecture.
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Layout-design protection is a specialized intellectual property right focused specifically on the visual and structural design of semiconductor chip topographies, distinct from other IP protections like patents or copyrights.
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