COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
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10 years
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15 years
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20 years
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5 years
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Detailed explanation-1: -The SICLD Act empowers the registered proprietor of the layout-design an inherent right to use the layout-design, commercially exploit it and obtain relief in respect of any infringement. The initial term of registration is for 10 years; thereafter it may be renewed from time to time.
Detailed explanation-2: -The layout design should be filed for registration before publishing it. Once it has been registered under the Act, initial protection will be for 10 years counted from the date of filing an application.
Detailed explanation-3: -From the date of filing an application for layout designs, the protection offered in this sector of IP is at least ten years. According to Article 37, member countries may limit the length of protection to fifteen years from the date of development of the layout design.