Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part V · Use for Public Non-Commercial Purpose and Compulsory Licensing
24. Use for public non-commercial purpose
Feedback & supportAn act done by the Government, or by a person designated in writing by the Minister, in relation to a protected layout-design shall not be an infringement of the rights of the right holder in the protected layout-design if—
protected layout-design
“protected layout-design” means a layout-design that is protected under section 5;
the act is done for a public non-commercial purpose; and
the act is authorized in writing by the Minister.
An authorization referred to in subsection (1) may be given before or after the act in respect of which it is given has been done.
A right holder aggrieved by a decision of the Minister under subsection (1) may appeal to the High Court.
right holder
“right holder” means the person that is to be regarded as the beneficiary of the protection referred to in section 9;
The decision of the High Court on an appeal under subsection
shall be final.