(Industrial Policy for the Information and Communication Technology Sector and for the Semiconductor Sector)
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IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Notes Law No. 13.969 of December 26, 2019 establishes industrial policy for the information and communication technology (ICT) and semiconductor sectors. Article 1 of this law amends, among others, Law No. 11.484 of May 31, 2007 (Law on Semiconductors), which provides for the protection of intellectual property in the topographies of integrated circuits. Articles 11 and 15 of Law No. 13.969/2019 also relate to Law No. 11.484/2007, reinforcing its provisions and incentives. The law further aligns with Law No. 10.973 of December 2, 2004 (BR298 – Innovation Law), incorporating its principles on innovation and technology transfer within the ICT and semiconductor sectors.
Main text(s)Main text(s)PortugueseLei n.º 13.969, de 26 de dezembro de 2019 (Política industrial para o setor detecnologias da informação e comunicação e para o setor desemicondutores)