Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part I · Preliminary
4. Designation of qualifying countries
Feedback & supportThe Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, designate a country or territory as a qualifying country if he considers that provision has or will be made under the law of that country or territory that will give a right holder adequate protection in that country or territory in respect of a protected layout-design in which he has rights.
qualifying country
“qualifying country” means a country or territory that is a Member to the World Trade Organization Agreement and includes a country or territory designated under section 4;
For the purpose of subsection (1), “right holder” means a right holder who is a qualifying person.
right holder
“right holder” means the person that is to be regarded as the beneficiary of the protection referred to in section 9;