What is an Integrated Circuit?

An integrated circuit is an innovative electronic product designed to perform a specific function using interconnected components. It contains at least one active element and some or all interconnections within a single unit, whether in its final form or intermediate stages. This integration achieves perfect harmony between its components within a piece of material. These products require legal protection to preserve the rights of their creators.

Our Specialized Legal Services for Integrated Circuits:

At Al Nami Law Firm, we offer a range of specialized legal services to protect the rights of integrated circuits, both locally and internationally, through the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and our global network of specialized alliances in this field. We are committed to provide top-tier legal services to protect your intellectual property rights in most countries worldwide. Our services for integrated circuits include:

1. Filing an Application for Integrated Circuit Design Registration:

This service allows you to easily file an application to register your integrated circuit design, ensuring the protection of your design rights.

2. Modification or Addition to Integrated Circuit Design Application:

This service enables you to modify the required specifications while maintaining the core design to meet your evolving needs.

3. Request to Change (Delete, Add, or Modify) Applicant or Creator Information:

If there is an error in the applicant or creator information, this service allows you to make necessary changes, including deletion, addition, or modification of the submitted data.

4. Transfer of Ownership for Integrated Circuit Designs:

If you wish to transfer the ownership of your integrated circuit design from the current owner to a new owner, we offer a seamless ownership transfer service.

5. Application for a Certified Copy – Integrated Circuits:

Through this service, you can obtain a certified copy of your application or protection document for your designs, to officially document your legal rights.

6. Adding a Power of Attorney Document – Integrated Circuits:

If you need to add a power of attorney document to your application file, we provide this service to ensure proper legal documentation.

7. Application to Add Assignment Document – Integrated Circuits:

This service allows you to add an assignment document if you wish to transfer the design rights to another party, ensuring all necessary legal procedures are followed.

8. Application to Add/Change/Cancel an Agent – Integrated Circuits:

If you need to add, modify, or cancel your legal agent, this service offers all the necessary facilities to complete the process.

9. Withdrawal of Integrated Circuit Design Application:

If you decide not to proceed with your application, this service allows you to withdraw your application, provided sufficient time has passed without a final decision being made.

10. Application for Reissuance of Protection Document – Integrated Circuits:

If your protection document is lost or damaged, we offer a document reissuance service to ensure the continuity of legal protection for your designs.

11. Application for Payment of Annual Fee for Filed Applications (Renewal of Integrated Circuits):

The annual fee payment service is an essential service that allows applicants to pay the required fees for renewing their rights related to integrated circuits. This service ensures the continued protection of your innovations and enables you to enjoy their legal benefits throughout the designated protection period.

12. Application for Registration of Contractual Licensing Agreement – Integrated Circuits:

Through this service, we help you register a contractual licensing agreement, enabling the protection document holder to transfer some or all rights to exploit the integrated circuit to a third party for a specified fee and within an agreed timeline, in accordance with applicable regulations on patents and integrated circuit designs.

13. Application for Compulsory License – Integrated Circuits:

This service allows a third party to obtain legal authorization to exploit the protected subject without the document owner’s consent. It is carried out under the provisions of the law and its executive regulations, ensuring the balance between intellectual property rights protection and legal opportunities for shared benefits.

14. Handling legal cases for appeals against decisions related to protection documents and enforcing judgments:

We offer an exceptional service to represent you before judicial authorities in appealing decisions related to protection documents and enforcing relevant court rulings. We are here to defend your legal rights and ensure the proper implementation of decisions in accordance with local and international laws.

15. Legal Consultation Service:

Our Firm provides comprehensive legal consultations in line with the latest local and international laws and regulations in the field of intellectual property. Benefit from our expertise to address all matters related to intellectual property rights and guide you towards the most suitable solutions.

16. Advocacy and Litigation Service:

Through this service, we offer you the opportunity to appoint us as your legal representative in intellectual property cases, both locally and internationally. We are here to advocate for your rights with high professionalism and expertise, ensuring the protection of your innovations and ideas.

Required Documents for Provision of Integrated Circuit Services:

1. A notarized and certified power of attorney.
2. A certified assignment document.
3. Priority documents (if available).
4. A detailed description of the integrated circuit.
5. A schematic diagram of the circuit in both Arabic and English, in JPG format, with a maximum of seven images and descriptions.
6. Information (name and address of the applicant and inventors, priority date, and number if applicable).

At our Firm, we are committed to provide the highest level of legal service:

Believing in the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, we are dedicated to offering all legal services in compliance with local and international laws and regulations. With our specialized legal team and extensive experience in integrated circuits, we promise to be your reliable partner in safeguarding your innovations.

We invite you to contact us through the available communication channels on our website to receive the legal support you need with the highest professional standards. We are here to help you achieve your goals with ease and professionalism.