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Integrated circuits

Means a product designed to perform an electronic function, in which elements - at least one of them is active - and all or some of the connections form an integrated form in or on a piece of material, whether in its final or intermediate format.

What is an Integrated circuit?

The SAIP provides many integrated circuit-related services, including the following:
File an application, modify, transfer the ownership, add a power of attorney or waiver document, add or cancel an agent.

What are integrated circuit layout design services?

The design certificate protection period is 10 years as of the date on which an application is filed or from the date on which its commercial use is commenced anywhere in the world. In all cases, the protection period shall not exceed 15 years from the date on which the design is developed.

How long is a design certificate protected?

It is the 3D arrangement of integrated circuit elements - provided that at least one of these elements is active for all or some of the connections or the 3D order of dimensions developed for an integrated circuit for manufacturing purposes.

What is a design integrated circuit?

<h6 style="text-align: justify;">An integrated circuit is a miniature electronic circuit designed to perform a precise electronic function. They are generally used in electronic devices; In it, the elements—at least one of which is active—and the connections or some form an integral form in an interconnected piece of matter. These elements are put together in a three-dimensional arrangement for manufacturing purposes.</h6>

 Number Of Requests 2023

A service that allows the user to file an integrated circuit application.

Requirements and steps

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Create an account for Individuals, Organizations or Agents.
-	If the applicant is (an individual) - a new user - the registration is made via the National Access or through creating a new account at the registration portal in the SAIP Services.
-	If the applicant is (an agent/company) - a new user - the registration is made through creating a new account at the registration portal in the SAIP Services.
4-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
-	If the applicant (individual) has an existing account, login is made via the One National Access or e-mail.
-	If the applicant (agent/company) has an existing account, login is made via e-mail.
5-	File a new application.
6-	Follow the instructions for filing a new industrial model application.
7-	Select the application type (industrial model).
8-	Fill in the application data.
9-	Attach templates in their designated places.
10-	An application invoice is issued. If paid, the application number and date of filing are issued.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Create an account for Individuals, Organizations or Agents. 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;If the applicant is (an individual) - a new user - the registration is made via the National Access or through creating a new account at the registration portal in the SAIP Services. 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;If the applicant is (an agent/company) - a new user - the registration is made through creating a new account at the registration portal in the SAIP Services. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;If the applicant (individual) has an existing account, login is made via the One National Access or e-mail. 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;If the applicant (agent/company) has an existing account, login is made via e-mail. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;File a new application. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Follow the instructions for filing a new industrial model application. 
7-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the application type (industrial model). 
8-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fill in the application data. 
9-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attach templates in their designated places. 
10-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;An application invoice is issued. If paid, the application number and date of filing are issued.

Steps to obtain the service

A service that allows the user to file an integrated circuit application.

File an Integrated Circuit Design Application

A service that allows the user to modify the specifications "No substantial

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Select the title of application to be modified.
5-	Click on “amend application” (attach the amendment).
6-	Pay the Fees.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the title of application to be modified. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Click on “amend application” (attach the amendment). 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pay the Fees.

A service that allows the user to modify the specifications "No substantial

Amend or add to an integrated circuit design application

The service allows the user to change (delete, add, modify) the applicant's/designer's/inventor's data. 
* In the event that the client wishes to delete the name of the applicant/inventor when the data is entered by the client by mistake.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Login to the applications page.
5-	Select the title of application to be modified.
6-	Click on Add/Delete Inventor/Applicant icon.


1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the applications page. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the title of application to be modified. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Click on Add/Delete Inventor/Applicant icon.

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The service allows the user to change (delete, add, modify) the applicant's/designer's/inventor's data. * In the event that the client wishes to delete the name of the applicant/inventor when the data is entered by the client by mistake.

Request to change (delete, add, modify) an applicant or inventor

A service that allows the industrial model or integrated circuit applicant to transfer/change the ownership of the application from the current owner to the new one.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Select the Change Ownership icon.
5-	Select the application whose ownership is to be changed.
6-	Fill out the data and attach the legal documents.
7-	Send the application.
8-	If the transfer/change application is approved, an electronic invoice will be issued for the payment of Fees.
9-	Pay the Fees (following the payment of fees, the ownership is changed in the electronic system).


1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the Change Ownership icon. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the application whose ownership is to be changed. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fill out the data and attach the legal documents. 
7-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Send the application. 
8-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;If the transfer/change application is approved, an electronic invoice will be issued for the payment of Fees. 
9-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pay the Fees (following the payment of fees, the ownership is changed in the electronic system).

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A service that allows the industrial model or integrated circuit applicant to transfer/change the ownership of the application from the current owner to the new one.

Request to change the ownership of integrated circuits

A service that allows the applicant to obtain a certified copy of the application or the protection document.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Login to the application title.
5-	Request to obtain a certified copy.
6-	Pay the Fees.


1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the application title. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Request to obtain a certified copy. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pay the Fees.

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A service that allows the applicant to obtain a certified copy of the application or the protection document.

Request for a certified copy (request for a duplicate)

&nbsp;A service that allows the applicant to add a power of attorney document.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Login to the filed applications page.
5-	Select the application title.
6-	Select the “add power of attorney document” service.
7-	Attach the power of attorney document.
8-	Send the application.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the filed applications page. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the application title. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the “add power of attorney document” service. 
7-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attach the power of attorney document. 
8-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Send the application.

 A service that allows the applicant to add a power of attorney document.

Adding a power of attorney document

A service that allows the applicant to add a waiver document.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Login to the filed applications page.
5-	Select the application title.
6-	Click on “modify waiver” icon.
7-	Attach the waiver document.
8-	Send the application.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the filed applications page. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the application title. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Click on “modify waiver” icon. 
7-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attach the waiver document. 
8-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Send the application.

A service that allows the applicant to add a waiver document.

Request to add a waiver document

A service that allows the patent applicant to add/change/cancel an agent.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Selecting the add/change/cancel an agent icon.
5-	Enter the request No.
6-	Attach legal documents.
7-	Send the application.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Selecting the add/change/cancel an agent icon. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Enter the request No. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attach legal documents. 
7-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Send the application.

A service that allows the patent applicant to add/change/cancel an agent.

Request to add/change/cancel an agent

A service that allows the applicant to withdraw the application when he/she does not want to complete the application procedures unless it is finally decided upon.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Select the title of application to be withdrawn.
5-	Click on “Withdraw Application” icon.
6-	Attach the application withdrawal form.
7-	Send the application.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the title of application to be withdrawn. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Click on “Withdraw Application” icon. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attach the application withdrawal form. 
7-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Send the application.

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<a href="https://static.saip.gov.sa/a/r/n/o/web/نموذج-سحب-طلب.docx">click here to download the request form.</a>

A service that allows the applicant to withdraw the application when he/she does not want to complete the application procedures unless it is finally decided upon.

Withdraw an integrated circuit design application

A service that allows the applicant to request to reissue the protection document in case it is (damaged / lost).

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Login to the application title.
5-	Request to reissue a protection document.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the application title. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Request to reissue a protection document.

A service that allows the applicant to request to reissue the protection document in case it is (damaged / lost).

Request to reissue a protection document

A service enabling the applicant to pay the annual fees due on the application

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Login to the applications page.
5-	Select the application title.
6-	Select “Pay Filed Applications Annual Fees” icon.

1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the applications page. 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select the application title. 
6-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Select “Pay Filed Applications Annual Fees” icon.

According to the Annual Fee Schedule referred to in Article 42 of the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs.

According to the Annual Fee Schedule referred to in Article 42 of the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs.

Fees

A service enabling the applicant to pay the annual fees due on the application

Request to pay the annual fee for filed applications (Renewal of Integrated circuits)

A service that allows the applicant to register a contractual license contract under which the owner of the protection document authorizes another party to get some or all of his rights to use that document for a specific period in return for a specified fee in accordance with the Law of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Varieties, and Industrial Designs, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/27), dated 5/29/1425 AH, as amended by Council of Ministers’ Resolution No. 536, dated 10/19/1439 AH, and its Executive Regulations.

1-	Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service.
2-	Login to the Industrial Model Portal.
3-	Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail.
4-	Request to register the license contract
5-	Attach the license contract.


1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the SAIP website, select Services, and click on Integrated Circuit Layout Design Service. 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Industrial Model Portal. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Login to the Service Platform through the One National Access/e-mail. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Request to register the license contract 
5-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attach the license contract.

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A service that allows the applicant to register a contractual license contract under which the owner of the protection document authorizes another party to get some or all of his rights to use that document for a specific period in return for a speci

Request to register a contractual license contract

It is to permit third parties to use the subject matter of the protection stipulated in the Law, without obtaining the protection document owner’s consent in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Law, its implementing regulations and the executive rules of the Compulsory License.

Visit the SAIP Headquarters and submit a compulsory license application.

Visit the SAIP Headquarters and submit a compulsory license application.

It is to permit third parties to use the subject matter of the protection stipulated in the Law, without obtaining the protection document owner’s consent in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Law, its implementing regulations and the e

Application to grant a compulsory license

Decide on challenges against decisions issued regarding the protection documents of integrated circuit layout designs, plant varieties and industrial models

1-	Attend to the SAIP Headquarters.
2-	General secretariat of committees receives and examines the lawsuit filed by the plaintiff, verifies that the documents and instruments necessary for registering the lawsuit are complete, and then examines the application.
3-	Present the lawsuit to the Patent Settlement Committee for settlement.
4-	Inform the persons concerned, through the general secretariat of the committees, of the decision issued by the committee.
5-	Verify that the decision has acquired finality after the lapse of the legal period (60 days) to appeal the decision.
6-	Append the decision issued by the committee with the final version for implementation.
7-	In the event of appealing against the committee’s decision, the client can head for the competent court after the end of the statutory period of appeal.


1- Attending the headquarters of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property. 
2- The committees’ general secretariat receives the lawsuit received from the plaintiff, examines it, and checks the completeness of the documents and documents necessary to register the lawsuit, and then study the request. 
3- Submitting the case to the Patent Claims Committee to decide on them. 
4- Inform the stakeholders of the decision issued by the committee by the general secretariat of the committees. 
5- Verify that the decision has acquired final status after the statutory period (60 days) for grievance against the decision has passed. 
6- Append the decision issued by the committee with the final version for implementation. 
7- In the event of a grievance against the committee's decision, the customer can go to the competent court after the statutory period for the grievance has expired.

Decide on challenges against decisions issued regarding the protection documents of integrated circuit layout designs, plant varieties and industrial models

Deciding upon the claims of integrated circuit layout designs

A request to enforce a final and enforceable judgement which the SAIP shall be the competent body to enforce.

1-	Fill out the required forms (download the form).
2-	Submit a final and enforceable judgment appended with the stipulated executive wording.
3-	Complete all required documents as described above.
4-	Send the request to the e-mail (‎jde@saip.gov.sa).


1-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fill out the required forms (download the form). 
2-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Submit a final and enforceable judgment appended with the stipulated executive wording. 
3-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Complete all required documents as described above. 
4-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Send the request to the e-mail (‎jde@saip.gov.sa).

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<a href="https://externalportal-backend-production.saip.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2022-01/%D8%A7%D9%94%D9%86%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B0%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%20%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B0%20%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85%20%D9%82%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%94%D9%8A%20%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%94%D9%8A%20%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B9%D9%8A_4.docx">Execution Form</a>

Forms

A request to enforce a final and enforceable judgement which the SAIP shall be the competent body to enforce.