Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part V · Use for Public Non-Commercial Purpose and Compulsory Licensing
23. Interpretation of Part V
Feedback & supportIn this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “public non-commercial purpose”, means an act that is done—
for the defence or internal security of Malaysia; or
in the public interest.
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.
exclusive licence
“exclusive licence” means a licence in writing, signed by or on behalf of a right holder authorizing the licensee, to the exclusion of all other persons including the person granting the licence, to exercise a right that would otherwise be exercisable exclusively by the right holder;
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