Malaysia legislation

Section 23

of LAYOUT-DESIGNS OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS ACT 2000

Section 23

(a)

for the defence or internal security of Malaysia; or

(b)

in the public interest.

(2)

If an exclusive licence is in operation in relation to any rights in a protected layout-design, the provisions of this Part shall apply as if references to the right holder of the rights in the protected layout-design were references to the exclusive licensee.

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Use for public non-commercial purpose