Topographies of semiconductor products shall be filed with the National Institute of Industrial Property or sent to it by post or by any means of teletransmission under the conditions defined by decision of its Director General. Their filing date is that of receipt at the Institute’s headquarters.
The Director General of the National Institute of Industrial Property may require filing in electronic form where this is likely to facilitate the examination and publication of topographies of semiconductor products.
The Institute shall provide assistance to applicants by any appropriate means, specified by decision of its Director General.