Integrated Circuit Layout Protection Act Article 10

To apply for a circuit layout registration, a written application accompanied by the specification and drawing(s) or photo(s) of the circuit layout shall be filed with the competent authority of circuit layout affairs. If a circuit layout has been commercially exploited and embodied in an integrated circuit product at the time of application, such product shall also be submitted.If the drawings, photos, or integrated circuit products contain confidential information on the manufacturing process of an integrated circuit, the applicant may state the reasons in writing to the competent authority to apply for the submission of substitute documents.If an application is filed by an assignee or heir, the name of the creator shall be indicated in the application accompanied by documentary evidence.