Summary
- China has unveiled revised Regulations on the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, effective October 15, 2026, marking the first major update since 2001.
- Key changes include expanded coverage for photonic and quantum integrated circuits, new good faith principles in filing, and provisions for third-party revocation requests.
- The revisions also introduce punitive damages for willful infringement and establish clearer requirements for registration applications.
- These updates signal a significant shift in China's approach to intellectual property protection in advanced technology sectors.
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