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Protection of Layout Designs (Topography) of Integrated Circuits Act, 2002, Tonga
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Year of Version
2002
Dates
Entry into force:
September 3, 2002
Assented:
January 1, 2002
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Notes
The notification by Tonga to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'It is an Act, which puts forward the basic principle, namely, that protection may only be obtained for layout-designs or topography of integrated circuits, which are original.
This was drafted along the lines of the Washington Treaty and the TRIPS Agreement to ensure Tonga's compliance therewith.
Draft regulations to the Act are currently with Crown Law, its status being that the regulations need to be redrafted according to drafting protocols and drafting instructions.'
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Protection of Layout Designs (Topography) of Integrated Circuits Act, 2002
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Tongan
Lao Ki Hono Malu‘I ‘O E Ngaahi Tisaini ‘O E Fokotu‘Utu‘U (Ngaahi Topokalafi) ‘O E Ngaahi Tefito‘I Seketi 2002
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/TON/L/1
WIPO Lex No.
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