What documents should the applicant submit when registering the layout design of integrated circuits?
(1) Documents that must be submitted:
(1) An application form for registration of the exclusive right of layout-design of integrated circuits (relevant forms can be downloaded from the website of www.cnipa.gov.cn, China National Intellectual Property Administration).
(2) a model.
③ Drawing catalogue.
(2) Documents that may need to be submitted:
(1) the layout-design that has been put into commercial use before the application date shall submit four samples when applying for registration.
(2) If the applicant entrusts an agency, it shall also submit a power of attorney for the exclusive right to register the layout-design of integrated circuits.
(3) In addition, the applicant may also submit:
(1) CD containing layout-designed electronic components.
② Brief introduction of layout design.
Format requirements of application documents
(1) pattern: it includes the general layout and layered layout, and is printed on A4 paper in a size suitable for A4 paper; Print a picture on each page; When there are multiple drawings, they should be numbered in sequence.
(2) Drawing Catalogue: The name of the layer of each drawing shall be indicated.
(3) Samples: The four submitted samples of integrated circuits shall be placed in special instruments, and the name of the applicant and the name of the integrated circuit layout design shall be marked on the surface of the instruments.
(4) Brief description: Explain the structure, process, function and other matters that need to be explained in the layout design of integrated circuits.
(5) CD-ROM: Electronic files with layout design patterns are stored in CD-ROM. The name of the applicant and the name of the integrated circuit shall be written on the surface of the CD.
Integrated circuit layout design registration process
Application-review-acceptance notice and payment notice-registration announcement-registration certificate
Common reasons for inadmissibility
(1) Failing to submit an application for layout design registration or a copy or pattern of layout design, failing to submit an integrated circuit sample that has been put into commercial use, or failing to submit the above items;
(2) The layout-design expires 15 years from the date of creation;
(3) The layout-design has been used for two years since its first commercial use;
(4) the application category is unclear or it is difficult to determine whether it belongs to layout design, such as circuit board design;
(5) Failing to entrust an agency as required.