Event Brief
China revises chip layout design protection rules
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Summary: China revised regulations on protecting integrated circuit layout designs, clarifying penalties and rights, effective Oct. 15.
WHO: Premier Li Qiang and the State Council
WHAT: Signed and promulgated revised rules on protection of layout designs of integrated circuits, clarifying infringement penalties and licensing, transfer and co-ownership rights
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To spur innovation and support tech self-sufficiency amid US export controls
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