Does the integrated circuit belong to the object of intellectual property protection?

Yes, integrated circuits also belong to the scope of intellectual property protection. At present, the layout design of integrated circuits belongs to the patent category in China, and the shape and structure of products are related to patent application. For innovation, you can apply for an invention patent. Layout design of integrated circuits belongs to the patent category in the field of intellectual property in China.

legal ground

Article 1 of the Intellectual Property Law of the People's Republic of China

In order to protect the copyright of authors of literary, artistic and scientific works and their rights and interests related to copyright, encourage the creation and dissemination of works beneficial to the construction of socialist spiritual civilization and material civilization, and promote the development and prosperity of socialist culture and science, this Law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution.