Central Act
The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
An Act to provide for the protection of semiconductor integrated circuits layout-designs and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 37 of 2000 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2000-09-04 |
| In force from | 2004-05-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Department | Department of Commerce |
| Sections | 96 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 come into force?
It came into force on 2004-05-01, having been enacted on 2000-09-04.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce).
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