19 whether the product contains an integrated circuit containing a protected layout design, whenever any was circulated in Egypt or abroad. Article 52 The Patent Office may decide to grant, to a third party, a non-voluntary license for the exploitation of a protected layout design according to the provisions of the non-voluntary license of patents provided for in Articles 23 and 24. Article 53 Any violation of Article 50 shall be punishable by a fine of not less than 40,000 pounds and of not more than 100,000 pounds. In case of repetition, the offence shall be punishable by imprisonment for a period of not more than two years and by a fine of not more than 200,000 pounds. Article 54 The provisions of Articles 4, 33, 35 and 42 shall apply to this Chapter.

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