Topography Rights
/ˌtɒpəˈɡræfi raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights granted to protect the unique three-dimensional design or layout of a semiconductor integrated circuit, recognized under intellectual property law.
The company secured topography rights to prevent competitors from copying its chip design.
Forms
- topography right
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Commentary
Topography rights specifically protect semiconductor chip designs, differing from general design patents by focusing on layout topology rather than surface aesthetics.
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