[Li Qiang Signs State Council Order, Announces Revised 'Regulations on the Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout Designs'] According to Xinhua News Agency, Premier Li Qiang recently signed a State Council order to announce the revised *Regulations on the Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout Designs*, which will take effect on October 15, 2026. The regulations aim to protect the exclusive rights of integrated circuit layout designs, encourage innovation in integrated circuit technology, and promote the development of science and technology. The regulations consist of 6 chapters and 54 articles, with the main revisions as follows: 1. Clarify overall requirements: The regulations stipulate that the protection of integrated circuit layout designs should implement the intellectual property strategy of the Party and the State, expand the scope of protection, and emphasize honesty and integrity. 2. Improve application and review procedures: The regulations address false applications, refine material requirements, improve rejection and revocation procedures, and add rights restoration procedures. 3. Strengthen protection of exclusive rights: The regulations define standards for determining the scope of rights and increase compensation for infringement. 4. Promote the utilization of layout designs.