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Using topology for profit-making purposes


The use of a topology for profit-making purposes refers to the reproduction and distribution in any manner of the topology, an integrated circuit (IC) with this topology, or a product containing such an IC, with the aim of making a profit. Further in the text of this Law, the term "use of a topology" is understood specifically as the use of a topology for profit-making purposes, unless otherwise specified1.

  1. Federal Law No. 82-FZ dated 09.07.2002, "On Making Amendments and Additions to the Russian Federation Law 'On Legal Protection of Integrated Circuit Topologies'", as amended on 09.07.2002, Article 1, paragraph 1 // Official Gazette of the Russian Federation. 2002. No. 28. Item 2786. ↩