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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

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10. Right to transfer and rectification of register

(1) Where the essential content of the application has been taken from the layout design of another person without his or her consent, that other person may, in writing, request the Registrar to transfer the application to him or her.

(2) Where the application has already resulted in a registration, that person may, within 3 years from the publication of the registration, in writing, request the Registrar to transfer the registration to him or her and to rectify the entry in the Register accordingly.

(3) The Registrar shall send a copy of such a request to the right holder, and, within the prescribed period and in the prescribed manner, the right holder may send to the Registrar a counter-statement of the grounds on which he or she relies.

(4) Where the right holder sends a counter-statement, the Registrar shall furnish a copy to the person requesting the transfer and, after hearing the parties, if either or both wish to be heard, and considering the merits of the case, shall decide whether the application or registration should be transferred and, where applicable, whether the Register should be rectified.

10. Right to transfer and rectification of register

2. Interpretation

5. Right to protection

6. Effect of protection

7. Commencement and duration of protection

8. Filing requirements

9. Register, registration and publication

11. Changes in ownership and contractual licences

12. Cancellation

13. Representation

14. Infringement and enforcement of exclusive right

16. Exploitation by a government agency or third person

17. Exercise of discretionary powers and extension of time

18. Competence of Court and appeals

19. Application of international treaties

20. Regulations

Layout-Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits Regulations – Section 56