Our Mission

Our core belief is that cooperation and knowledge-sharing are the best ways to solve shared sector challenges. Dedicated working groups include contract documentation, patent applications, patent litigation, and export regulation.

Advancing global semiconductor knowledge

Global Chip Law Association (GCLA) is a nonprofit association focused on the worldwide semiconductor sector. GCLA membership includes lawyers from Asia, Europe, and North America. We share knowledge and organise frequent discussions on a range of legal, regulatory and risk issues. We exchange best practice and thought leadership on many topics, including:

alternative dispute resolution

competition law

contract documentation

environmental law

export regulation

geopolitical risks

intellellectual property rights

international taxation

patent applications

patent litigation

legal strategic approaches

national security law

supply chain opportunities and threats

sustainability