Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layouts & IP

This course is designed for beginners and professionals who want to understand how to protect semiconductor integrated circuit layouts through intellectual property rights. This course provides a step-by-step guide to protecting semiconductor integrated circuit layouts, covering prior art research, drafting, and filing with a comparative analysis between India and the US. It also explores global legal frameworks governing semiconductor layout protection.

Key Highlights:

· Introduction to Semiconductor Layouts – Basics, importance, and real-world applications.

· Legal Frameworks – Understanding India’s Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 and the US Semiconductor Chip Protection Act (SCPA) of 1984.

· Comparative Study: India vs. US – Key differences in protection criteria, enforcement, and filing processes.

· Conducting Prior Art Research – How to search, analyze, and draft prior art reports using WIPO, USPTO, and Indian databases.

· Drafting a Layout Design Application – Step-by-step guide to writing a strong technical description and avoiding common mistakes.

· Filing Procedures in India and the US – Side-by-side comparison of requirements, fees, examination, and opposition processes.

· Enforcement and Remedies – Legal actions in case of infringement and international dispute resolution mechanisms.

· Future Trends – AI, open-source hardware challenges, and global policy developments in semiconductor IP laws.

This course is ideal for engineers, inventors, IP professionals, and legal practitioners seeking comprehensive knowledge on protecting semiconductor layouts in India, the US, and globally.