INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
NATIONAL LEGISLATION - CANADA
Integrated Circuit Topography Act
INDEX
Integrated Circuit Topography Act
SHORT TITLE
INTERPRETATION
Definitions
Deemed importation or commercial exploitation
First commercial exploitation of topography
Deemed creator of topography
HER MAJESTY
Binding on Her Majesty
EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
Exclusive right on registration
Scope of exclusive right
Rights not conferred
Conditions of registration
Originality
Combinations of elements or interconnections
Exception
Definitions
Duration of exclusive right
Infringement
No infringement (2)
No infringement (3)
Transfer of topography
Licence
Government may apply to use registered topography
Terms of use
Notice
Payment of remuneration
Termination of authorization
Authorization not transferable
Prescribed uses
Appeal
Regulations
Definition of "WTO Agreement"
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Action for Infringement
Each owner to be party
Power of court to grant relief
Innocent infringement
Infringement after commercial exploitation in Canada
Exception
Limitation period
Exception
Changes in register not applicable
Other Proceedings
Detention of infringing integrated circuit products
Security
Indemnity
Lien, disposal and indemnity
Who may make applications
GENERAL
Registration
Register to be evidence
Application for registration of topography
Content of application
Fee
Filing date
Exception
Notice to applicant
Obligations of applicant
Registration of topography
No inquiry
Registrar may refuse to register
Certificate of registration
Contents of certificate
Presumptions
Correction of errors
Invalidity of registration
Registration of other particulars
Changes in information
Public inspection
Jurisdiction of Federal Court
Exclusive jurisdiction
Application
Definition of "interested person"
Registrar
Duties
Acting Registrar
Other Rights
Regulations
Ministerial Review
Report to Parliament
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
COMING INTO FORCE
RELATED PROVISION
No liability
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