Integrated Circuit Topographies Strategy & Registration Advisory
Within IFADE GROUP, Integrated Circuit Topographies Strategy & Registration Advisory focuses on the assessment, protection, and positioning of semiconductor layout designs whose value depends on originality, confidentiality, and proper timing of protection.
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Originality & Protectability Assessment
Assessment of integrated circuit layout designs in terms of originality and eligibility for protection under applicable legislation, identifying whether the layout qualifies as a protectable topography.
Alignment with Technology Development Processes
Evaluation of the relationship between layout design protection and the underlying technology development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with R&D stages and commercialization planning.
Confidentiality & Early Disclosure Risk Review
Identification of confidentiality risks and early disclosure exposure that may compromise protectability, including timing considerations related to internal use, testing, or third-party access.
Layout Design Filing & Registration Processes
Handling of layout design (topography) filing, examination, and registration procedures before TURKPATENT, with structured management of procedural requirements and timelines.
Opposition & Observation Submissions
Advisory on preparing and submitting oppositions and observations in layout design application processes, including:
(i) submissions and appeals related to adverse decisions issued during examination stages, and
(ii) responses, observations, or objections against third-party actions affecting layout design applications submitted by us, before TURKPATENT, based on originality and protectability criteria.
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