Circuit Layouts Act 1989

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The Circuit Layouts Act 1989 provides for the protection of certain layouts for integrated circuits and related purposes. The Act extends to external Territories and binds the Crown, subject to section 25.

The Act defines an eligible layout as an original circuit layout made by an eligible person or first commercially exploited in Australia or in an eligible foreign country. The owner of EL rights has exclusive rights to copy the layout, make an integrated circuit, and exploit the layout commercially in Australia.

Infringement of EL rights occurs if someone copies, makes, or authorizes copying or making of an integrated circuit without permission. Acts not considered infringements include innocent commercial exploitation, copying for private use, research or teaching purposes, evaluation or analysis, and certain government activities for defence or security.

The Act provides remedies for infringement of EL rights, including injunctions, damages, or an account of profits. The owner of EL rights may bring an action against the infringer in court.