159. Interpretation

In this Part unless the context otherwise requires—

“integrated circuit” means a product, in its final form or an intermediate form, in which the elements, at least one of which is an active element, and some or all of the interconnections are integrally formed in or on a piece of material and which is intended to perform an electronic function ;

“layout design” is synonymous with “topography” and means the three dimensional disposition, however expressed, of the elements, at least one of which is an active element, and of some or all of the interconnections of an integrated circuit, or such a three-dimensional disposition prepared for an integrated circuit intended for manufacture ;

“right holder” means the natural person who, or the legal entity which, is to be regarded as the beneficiary of the protection referred to in section 146.