Integrated Circuit Topography

Integrated Circuit Topography

Integrated circuit topography protection covers the three-dimensional arrangement of layers forming an integrated circuit, represented by images fixed in any format for production purposes.

I / Who it is for

A clear starting point for the right protection route.

We first match the subject, commercial objective and target markets with the appropriate intellectual property route.

Integrated Circuit Topography

Integrated Circuit Topography

Integrated circuit topography protection covers the three-dimensional arrangement of layers forming an integrated circuit, represented by images fixed in any format for production purposes.

This service is suitable for

  • 01

    Technology companies developing integrated circuit or semiconductor designs

  • 02

    R&D teams creating an original chip layout and layer arrangement

  • 03

    Organisations clarifying ownership and filing scope before production

II / Scope

What Integrated Circuit Topography support covers

The exact scope is confirmed after the initial assessment. The service can include the following workstreams according to the matter.

  1. 01

    Dış Patent provides guidance and follow-up for domestic and international registration procedures relating to integrated circuit topographies.

III / Process

How the matter progresses

The sequence is adapted to the filing route, office notices and any statutory deadlines.

  1. 01

    Subject matter and ownership

    The topography, development history, ownership and disclosure dates are reviewed.

  2. 02

    Image and technical file

    Layer arrangement images and the required technical information are organised.

  3. 03

    Filing and follow-up

    Forms and annexes are prepared and office notices and deficiency periods are monitored.

  4. 04

    Registration and rights management

    Ownership changes and protection requirements are followed after registration.

IV / Getting started

Information useful for the first assessment

You do not need a complete application file before contacting us. The following information helps us identify the right next step.

  1. 01

    Layer and layout images forming the topography

  2. 02

    Creation, first commercial use and disclosure dates

  3. 03

    The rights relationship between the designer and applicant

  4. 04

    Any earlier filing or international protection information

Frequently asked questions

Where does the application process begin?

The first step is matching the request with the correct type of right. Preliminary research, scope definition and preparation of the application follow.

Can international protection be planned at the same time?

Yes. WIPO, EUTM, PCT, EP and national filing routes can be assessed according to your target markets.

Does monitoring continue after registration?

Yes. Renewals, monitoring of similar applications, objections and legal action are important parts of post-registration protection.

V / Verifiable trust layer

Scale, international capability and visible corporate records.

The figures, memberships and public documents below are drawn from Dış Patent’s current corporate website. No client outcome is presented without approved evidence.

01 2003 Founded in Istanbul
02 15,000+ Clients across Türkiye
03 8 Core service areas
04 TR / GLOBAL Domestic and international planning
International filing capability

Integrated Circuit Topography

Depending on the right and target market, filings can be planned through WIPO, EUTM, PCT, EP and national routes.

  • National registration
  • International protection planning
  • Ownership follow-up
Professional networks listed on the corporate website

INTA · AIPPI · FICPI Türkiye · PEM

Illustrative matter flow

A method example, not a client success claim

Need
A technology team clarifying rights in a chip layout before production
Approach
Technical images, development records and ownership relationships are organised together.
Planned output
A filing annex list, ownership check and critical-date plan

This example explains the working method. It does not represent a real client, legal outcome or performance promise.

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