International topography right

The protection of (topographies of) semiconductors dates from the 1970s. It was originally an American initiative to protect its own industry against infringement by third parties.

United States: The American computer industry saw its competitive position seriously threatened by Japanese industry and sought protection for the enormous investment it had made in the design of new chips. This resulted in 1984 in the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act, for short, which protects American topographies against infringing activities. Arnold + Siedsma can arrange filing for you in the United States.

European countries: Most European countries also offer a filing facility; Arnold + Siedsma can arrange this for you.

Far East: Japan, Taiwan, China and other countries in the Far East are also familiar with this procedure. Through its contacts in the different countries, Arnold + Siedsma can arrange the filing for you here also.