s 52A Interpretation of this Part
52A.—(1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “intellectual property right” or “IPR” means —(a) a patent; (b) a trade mark; (c) a geographical indication; (d) a registered design; (e) a copyright; (f) a right in a protected layout‑design of an integrated circuit; (g) a grant of protection in respect of a plant variety; (h) a right in confidential information, trade secret or know‑how; (i) a right to protect goodwill by way of passing off or similar action against unfair competition; or (j) any other intellectual property right of whatever nature.[23/2019] (2) In this Part, a reference to an IPR includes an application for the registration of an IPR if the IPR is protectable by registration.[23/2019] (3) In this Part, “IPR dispute” includes —(a) a dispute over the enforceability, infringement, subsistence, validity, ownership, scope, duration or any other aspect of an IPR; (b) a dispute over a transaction in respect of an IPR; and (c) a dispute over any compensation payable for an IPR.[23/2019] (4) In this section, “registration”, in relation to an IPR, includes the grant of the IPR.[23/2019]