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In the News (Sat 19 Dec 09)

  
  Mask Work
The layout is called a mask work because, in photolithographic processes, the multiple etched layers within actual ICs are each created using a mask, called the photomask, to permit or block the light at specific locations, sometimes for hundreds of chips on a wafer simultaneously.
Mask work protection is characterized as a sui generis right, i.e., one created to protect specific rights where other (more general) laws were inadequate or inappropriate.
Under this interpretation, a mask work containing a given game title is either entirely unoriginal, as mask ROM in general is likely a familiar design, or a minor variation of the mask work for any of the first titles released for the console in the region, normally the cartridge included with the system.
sociologyindex.com /mask_work.htm   (831 words)

  
 Masks in magic
Consider the mask that you are going to work with - one you may be making or one that waits ready-made in your hands - as a skin waiting to fit your face, waiting for your breath to fill it.
But with other masks, the "spirit" that empowers it may not be so much an individual as a quality - a "Sun" mask may not offer a direct connection to a solar spirit but may release a whole range of solar qualities in the wearer - or embody a specific sun myth.
Masks that tell the story of your group: family, coven, lodge, grove or whatever, might begin a growth of identity that will persist down the years and set to germinate the seeds of tradition.
www.whitedragon.org.uk /articles/masks.htm   (2915 words)

  
 Mask Retreat Report
But the mask is not only about depriving the performer of the use of his or her face.
The mask would assume the responsibility of being on stage, I had only to be the life force behind the mask.
At some fleeting moment during the mask workshop, I was jarred by the realization that just as the mask served as the physical vessel for me to animate, my body (the lump of skin I call "me") was merely the physical vessel for a "presence" which was seeking to express itself.
www.indranet.com /arts/lcds/maskwork/maskreport2.html   (631 words)

  
 ALCA - FTAA - ZLEA - IP/National Legislation - USA
Mask works prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties are not protected under this chapter, but the United States Government is not precluded from receiving and holding exclusive rights in mask works transferred to the Government under subsection (b).
The protection provided for a mask work under this chapter shall commence on the date on which the mask work is registered under section 908, or the date on which the mask work is first commercially exploited anywhere in the world, whichever occurs first.
Subject to subsection (a), the provisions of this chapter apply to all mask works that are first commercially exploited or are registered under this chapter, or both, on or after the date of the enactment of this chapter.
www.ftaa-alca.org /intprop/natleg/USA/liple.asp   (3028 words)

  
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Duration of protection -STATUTE- (a) The protection provided for a mask work under this chapter shall commence on the date on which the mask work is registered under section 908, or the date on which the mask work is first commercially exploited anywhere in the world, whichever occurs first.
Protection of a mask work under this chapter shall terminate if application for registration of a claim of protection in the mask work is not made as provided in this chapter within two years after the date on which the mask work is first commercially exploited anywhere in the world.
Mask work notice -STATUTE- (a) The owner of a mask work provided protection under this chapter may affix notice to the mask work, and to masks and semiconductor chip products embodying the mask work, in such manner and location as to give reasonable notice of such protection.
uscode.house.gov /download/pls/17C9.txt   (2836 words)

  
 Wrestling Masks
You need a mask to become a complete character, one that has a full range or specific range of emotions.) Designing a mask that fits and enables your character to have a full pallet of emotion in the ring or performance is vital.
Working with you, I ask several questions in order to get to the essence of your needs and ideas, then I turn that into your character mask.
I designed the mask so that it would be simple for Mick to make the mask work theatrically, giving him the freedom of a specific range of emotions to explore and develop into the strong masked character that he did.
www.maskarts.com /wrestlingmasks.html   (449 words)

  
 Guide to Protection of Computer Software: Semiconductors
For protection to exist, the work must be original and not consist simply of designs that are staple, commonplace or familiar in the semiconductor industry or be variations of such designs combined in such a way that considered as a whole, they are not original.
It is specifically stated that protection for mask works does not extend to any "idea, procedure, process, system, method of operation, concept, principle or discovery, regardless of the form in which it is described, explained, illustrated or embodied in the work".
In the case of mask works, it seems that a specific assignment of rights to the commissioner of the work is required.
www.ladas.com /Patents/Computer/Semiconductor.USA.html   (893 words)

  
 Shapeshifter Mask Catalog: Custom Masks
In the case of the animal and bird masks, the painting is carefully modelled on the markings of the actual animal.
Working with a face cast is the only way to absolutely ensure that a mask will fit perfectly from the first time you put it on.
Mounting the lenses in a mask, the centering will not be as precise as in a pair of glasses frames, so your vision may not be quite as good as it would be with a normal pair of glasses.
maskmaker.com /custom.html   (1626 words)

  
 HAYES SOLOWAY P.C. | Intellectual Property Worldwide [Copyrights]
The mask work defines the design of the chip in three dimensions, since a semiconductor chip consists of several layers of electronic circuits and elements that are laid down one atop another.
The mask work images may be in pictorial or photographic form or broken down into digital numerical form for storage in a computer.
A notice of protection consists of M, *M*, or the words “mask work.” The SCPA does not prevent independent development of a mask work: an identical but original second mask work is not an infringement of the first.
www.hayes-soloway.com /copyrights.htm   (513 words)

  
 Integrated Circuits (Mask Works), Regulations, 37 CFR Parts 150, 211   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
All original mask work elements fixed in a semiconductor chip product at the time that product was first commercially exploited and in which the owner or owners of the mask is or are the same.
     (ii)     Where the mask work contribution in which registration is sought represents less than twenty percent of the area of the intended final form, a visually perceptible representation of the work which reveals the totality of the mask work contribution to a person trained in the state of the art.
The visually perceptible representation of a mask work deposited under this section shall be reproduced on material which can be readily stored in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch format and shall be of sufficient magnification and completeness to reveal all elements of the mask work contribution.
www.wipo.int /clea/docs_new/en/us/us006en.html   (3393 words)

  
 Stanford Copyright & Fair Use - Protection of Semiconductor Chip Products
Except for section 708, the provisions of chapter 7 of this title relating to the general responsibilities, organization, regulatory authority, actions, records, and publications of the Copyright Office shall apply to this chapter, except that the Register of Copyrights may make such changes as may be necessary in applying those provisions to this chapter.
(2) the name of the owner or owners of the mask work or an abbreviation by which the name is recognized or is generally known.
(B) mask works of nationals, domiciliaries, and sovereign authorities of that foreign nation or mask works first commercially exploited in that foreign nation become eligible for protection under subparagraph (A) or (C) of section 902(a)(1).
fairuse.stanford.edu /primary_materials/codes/92chap9.html   (3475 words)

  
 Intellectual Property statements
The Act permits reverse engineering of a mask work solely for the purposes of teaching, analyzing, or evaluating the concepts or techniques embodied in the mask work or in the circuitry, logic flow, or organization of components used in the mask work.
The Act also provides that the exclusive rights in a mask work may be transferred by operation of law or by terms of a will; or, the rights may pass as personal property under the applicable state law of intestate succession.
Protection for a mask work begins on the date the mask work is registered with the Copyright Office, or the date the mask work is first commercially exploited anywhere in the world, whichever occurs first.
www.wafer-bumping.com /documents/about/ip.html   (1063 words)

  
 Patent, Copyright, Mask Works Attorney
Certain activities by competitors are permitted, such as reverse engineering for the purposes of teaching, analyzing, or evaluating the concepts embodied in the mask work including the circuitry, logic flow, and organization of components.
Mask works MUST be registered within 2 years of first commercial exploitation.
The SCPA provides protection of a Mask Work for a period of 10 years from the date of first commercial exploitation, or the date of registration with the Copyright Office, whichever occurs first.
www.patentstation.com /mdm/p141.htm   (537 words)

  
 Student: Physicality & Mask Work
Masks can help create characters larger than life, and encourage greater physical expression (even with previously shy students).
The mask to music scene should be performed for the class, and the teacher will mark the work based on the evaluation sheet the you have designed.
The teacher may wish to set additional categories to be included in the evaluation such as: use of class time, difficulty of work attempted, lyricism, expression, or use of movement.
www.saskschools.ca /~drama30/student/3mask.html   (358 words)

  
 Mask Making
Mask making is a workshop that many people like to participate in.
Utilizing the sense of touch, through the mask making process - along with focusing the mind by way of journaling, each couple is bound to walk away with a refreshing outlook and new perspective, AND with masks that can be taken home and displayed together as Expressions of Two.
The mask can be adorned in the image of one of the six goddesses (such as the one that is most or least present).
www.artbodyandsoul.com /workshops/maskmaking/maskmaking.html   (591 words)

  
 Sleeping Mask ~ Choosing the perfect sleep mask!
All of our sleep masks, with the exception of the mindfold relaxation mask, are designed with fabrics that are soft against delicate skin, and that have adequate adjustment for people’s differing and distinct shaped heads and facial features.
The aromessentials sleep mask is filled with the calming scent of chamomile and lavender flowers while the warm whiskers eye pillow is filled with both lavender and chamomile to promote a deep, peaceful and comforting sleep.
The soothing gel eye mask and soothing bead eye mask are used to treat many minor discomforts by the application of either heat or cold, depending on the condition being treated.
www.dreamessentials.com /eye_masks/html/sleepmask_info.html   (689 words)

  
 Can semiconductor designs be protected even if they are not patentable?
The mask work may not consist solely of designs that are staple, commonplace, or familiar in the semiconductor industry, or variations of such designs, combined in a way that, considered as a whole, are not original.
Moreover, owners of mask works must register their works within 2 years after the date on which the mask work is first commercially exploited, or the opportunity to secure protection under the Act will be lost.
The effective date of registration of a claim to protection in a mask work will be the date on which an acceptable application, deposit of identifying material, and appropriate fee are received in the Copyright Office.
www.baypatents.com /faq_display.asp?faq_id=34   (558 words)

  
 SICE - IP/National Legislation - USA
(i) Where the mask work contribution in which registration is sought represents twenty percent or more of the area of the intended final form, a visually perceptible representation of the work in accordance with paragraph (b)(1)(i) or (ii) of this section.
(ii) Where the mask work contribution in which registration is sought represents less than twenty percent of the area of the intended final form, a visually perceptible representation of the work which reveals the totality of the mask work contribution to a person trained in the state of the art.
The visually perceptible representation of a mask work deposited under this section shall be reproduced on material which can be readily stored in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch format and shall be of sufficient magnification and completeness to reveal all elements of the mask work contribution.
www.sice.oas.org /int_prop/nat_leg/USA/RIPLe.asp   (3142 words)

  
 17 USC 909, Mask work notice (BitLaw)
The owner of a mask work provided protection under this chapter [17 USC § §901 et seq.] may affix notice to the mask work, and to masks and semiconductor chip products embodying the mask work, in such manner and location as to give reasonable notice of such protection.
the words "mask work", the symbol *M*, or the symbol M (the letter M in a circle); and
the name of the owner or owners of the mask work or an abbreviation by which the name is recognized or is generally known.
www.bitlaw.com /source/17usc/909.html   (235 words)

  
 Mask Making Ideas and Instructions
Working in pairs, students can make the base shell of the mask for both partners in under an hour.
Paper masks are not as durable as plaster, but they take less time to create, cost less, and still offer myriad opportunities for individual creativity.
The mask paper can be a colored paper (remember, lightweight poster board is best) or you can rely on the crayons or markers for color.
www.allspecies.org /edu/maskmaking.htm   (2398 words)

  
 Theat461 Mask Making
The intent of the Neutral Mask is to depersonalize the wearer, stripping away the idiosyncratic movement or behavior that is "you." Peter Brook, amoung others, has noted the value of mask work on the wearer's psyche:
It is easier to see what neutral is not that what it is. Jacque Lecoq, the foremost living authority on the Neutral Mask say that you discover the "yes" of neutral by a series of "noes." He also explains neutral by using the image of the seesaw.
In a well ventilated area (like outside), spray inside of the mask with a gloss acrylic craft sealer, gloss is used on the inside for cleaning purposes.
www.wsu.edu /~converse/theat461/masks.html   (916 words)

  
 Masking Kit
Designed for ease of use,  this thin, semi-transparent adhesive backed material is used instead of masking tape for detail work and to stop overspray.
Peel off the mask from your design area to be painted and....
Work out most bubbles and wrinkles with your Squeegee then trim out the areas you want to paint with your knife kit.
www.innate.com /HighTechMask.htm   (603 words)

  
 Bali Conservatory 2006: Healing Through Art - - the site for mask makers and mask lovers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The work will open your "actor's imagination." You will move, chant, train with masks, dance, paint, and out of your work, the mask makers will create your mask--a strong instrument deeply connected to your inner resources.
The chanting and your mask may bring you into a state of trance that has a healing affect on the actor's instrument.
The idea of using masks in actor's training is to give each individual student a huge experience of the body and to unlock the hidden knowledge of the physical body and the inspiration, expression and release that accompanies this freedom.
www.maskmakersweb.org /Article481.phtml   (1108 words)

  
 Essay: Mask work. - Coursework.Info
Mask Work [IMAGE] Our mask work in drama was an [IMAGE] experience that I very much enjoyed very much.
It has also shown me that with a mask on you can go for it with your body movement but you should go for it just as much with out a mask on.
Fragments This part of the portfolio is where I say what Fragments of Mask work I learnt and enjoyed.
www.coursework.info /GCSE/Drama/Mask_work_L34663.html   (244 words)

  
 GasMaskInfo
The M42 mask differs from the M40 and M40A1 in that the filter canister is attached to the mask via a hose with the canister in a carrier.
This hose assembly is attached to either side of the mask by the operator with a star knob while the previous hose assembly was permanently affixed to the mask.
The weight of the unit is approximately 9 oz and does not have an adverse affect on the seal of the mask.
groups.msn.com /GasMaskInfo/usarmym40ampm42seriescurrent.msnw   (959 words)

  
 Masks by Los Angeles Maskmaker
When an actor dons a mask, a merging occurs and both the actor and the mask become something entirely new and different from what each one was separately.
Arlecchina's Masks are designed for the actor, tempered by experience and forged in the creative spirit of innovative performance.
The masks themselves range from historical reproductions to variations of familiar stock Commedia characters to wild flights of fancy that embody the renaissance of interest in contemporary mask performance.
www.arlymasks.com   (270 words)

  
 Voice Journey Through Mask and Fitzmaurice Voicework - - the site for mask makers and mask lovers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Through mask work the individual can explore their voice without inhibitions, fears or constraints brought on by social biases.
Mask work opens and reveals through improvisation the qualities, elements, and possibilities within your creative imagination that transfer to your voice.
He teaches Mask Work, Fitzmaurice Voicework, Michael Chekhov, Viewpoints, and Grotowski's concepts of the physical container and the plastiques for character development.
www.maskmakersweb.org /Article486.phtml   (952 words)

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