Protection of Topographies of Semi-Conductor Products


Legal definition

  • A Topography registration certificate can protect the Topography of Semi-Conductor products previously unknown throughout the Semi-Conductor industry. The Topography of a Semi-Conductor product is a group of related images, either fixed or codified, which represent a three-dimensional layout of the layers that compose the product, in which each image has the layout, or part of the layout, of a surface of the same product in any phase of its manufacture.
  • A Semi-Conductor product is recognized, at any stage, as being the final or intermediate form of any product that, cumulatively:
    • Consists of a material body that includes a layer of semi-conductive material.
    • Contains one or more layers of conductive, semi-conductive or insulating material set in a pre-determined tridimensional format.
    • Is designed to carry out an electronic function either exclusively or in conjunction with other functions.


Validity

  • The Topography of a Semi-Conductor product is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of application.

 

Protection of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications


Legal definition

Appelations of Origin

  • The name of a region, locality, country or territory including traditional designations which are customarily used to identify a product originating from said area.
  • Where the quality or characteristics, essentially and exclusively are attributed to the geographical environment, including natural and human factors.
  • Whose production, preparation, and modification occur in that geographical location.

 

Geographical Indications:

  • The name of a region, locality or in some cases a country or territory, which is used to identify a product originating from said area.
  • Whose reputation, qualities, or other characteristics can be attributed to that geographical origin and whose production and/or modification occurs in that geographical area.

Validitiy

  • The registration is valid for an indefinite period unless the application of origin or the Geographical Indication is changed to a simple generic designation of a manufacturing process or of a product.

 

Protection of Names and Emblems of Establishment’s

 

Legal definition

  • A Name or Emblem may be used to designate or promote an establishment belonging to: farmers, industrialists, traders, and/or other entrepreneurs domiciled or established in Macau.

 

Validity

  • The registration is valid for a period of 10 years from the granting date, which is renewable indefinitely for the same period.

 

Protection of Awards


Legal definition

Awards that can be protected by registration are:

  • Merit Awards conferred by Macau SAR, as well as other countries or territories.
  • Medals or diplomas and rewards either monetary or otherwise from exhibitions, fairs and competitions official or officially recognized by Macau SAR, other countries or territories.
  • Diplomas, examination certificates or commendations issued by laboratories or other public services in Macau SAR or other qualified organizations.
  • Title of ‘supplier’ to official governmental bodies in Macau SAR, other countries or territories.
  • Any other official rewards or the like.


Validity

  • The registration is valid for an indefinite period unless the award is revoked or cancelled.

 

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