Certificate of validity
Section 82 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 deals with certificate of validity. If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the Appellate Board a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the layout-design on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the layout-design, the Appellate Board may grant a certificate to The Act came into force on 01 May 2004.
If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the Appellate Board a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the layout-design on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the layout-design, the Appellate Board may grant a certificate to that effect, and if such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceedings in which the said validity comes into question, the said proprietor on obtaining a final order or judgment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the layout-design shall, unless the said final order or judgment for sufficient reason directs otherwise, be entitled to his full cost, charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client.
Section 82, The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act 37 of 2000).
Questions about Section 82
What does Section 82 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act deal with?
Section 82 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act is headed "Certificate of validity". If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the Appellate Board a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the layout-design on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the layout-design, the Appellate Board may grant a certificate to
How do I find court cases under Section 82 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act?
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When did Section 82 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act come into force?
Section 82 of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, cited as Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act 82, came into force on 01 May 2004, having been enacted on 04 Sep 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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