Law of Patents Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits 1

If a compulsory license is granted for a patented subject matter, the beneficiary of the compulsory license may not assign it to others, unless the assignment includes all or part of the firm benefiting from the license or its goodwill. The Authority’s approval of the assignment is required; otherwise, it shall be null and void. If the Authority approves such assignment, the assignee shall become liable for the obligations assumed by the first beneficiary prior to the approval of the assignment.