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Mehul runs a consultancy and prints on his letterhead the words "Official Branch of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry", though he has no connection with it. What is the legal position under the Act?

Mehul is punishable with imprisonment up to six months, or with fine, or with both. Using words that reasonably suggest his business is officially connected with the Layout-Design Registry is an offence, regardless of any warning or registration.

  1. AHe is punishable with imprisonment up to six months, or fine, or bothCorrect
  2. BHe is punishable only with fine, with no imprisonment
  3. CNo offence arises unless he actually registers a layout-design
  4. DHe is liable only if the Registrar first issues a written warning

Explanation

Using words on a place of business or document that would reasonably lead to the belief that it is officially connected with the Registry is an offence punishable with imprisonment up to six months, or fine, or both. No prior warning or actual registration is needed.

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