Collection of Laws for Electronic Access YH MAURITIUS The Layout-Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Act Act No. 24 of 2002 I assent K. OFFMANN President of the Republic 8th August 2002 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I - PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 2. Interpretation PART II - NATURE AND EXTENT OF PROTECTION 3. Protection 4. Originality 5. Right to protection 6. Effect of protection 7. Commencement and duration of protection PART III - REGISTRATION 8. Application 9. Registration 10. Right to transfer 11. Changes in ownership 12. Contractual licence 13. Cancellation PART IV - MISCELLANEOUS 14. Representation 15. Unfair Practice 16. Offences MU004EN Integrated Circuits, Act, 08/08/2002, No. 24 page 1/10