Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Treaty:

(i)

"microchip" means a product capable of performing an electronic

function in which the active element or elements, some or all of the

interconnections and any passive elements are integrally formed in and/or on a

piece of material,

(ii)

"layout-design (topography)" means the three-dimensional

disposition of the active element or elements, interconnections and any

passive elements of a microchip,

(iii) "holder of the right" means the natural person who, or legal

entity which, according to the applicable law, is to be regarded as the

beneficiary of the protection referred to in Article 6,

(iv) "protected layout-design (topography)" means a layout-design

(topography) in respect of which the conditions of protection referred to in

this Treaty are fulfilled,

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