The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act,2000
Section 85. Layout-design registered by an agent or representative without authority
If an agent or a representative of the proprietor of a registered layout-design, without authority uses or attempts to register or registers the layout-design in his own name, he proprietor shall be entitled to oppose the registration applied for or secure its cancellation or rectification of the register so as to bring him as the registered proprietor of the said layout-design by assignment in his favour: Provided that such action shall be taken within three years of the registered proprietor of the layout-design becoming aware of the conduct of the agent or representative
The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act,2000