The Semiconductor IP Protect

Semiconductors are not defined only by their fabrication nodes or wafer yields. At the heart of every chip lies pre-silicon intellectual property, RTL descriptions, netlists, and layout files that dictate how the device will function.

These design assets represent the most valuable and most vulnerable layer of the industry. Protecting them is now as critical as securing fabs or supply chains.

The theft of design IP is no longer a side risk. It is a core strategic vulnerability. With the semiconductor industry projected to cross $1 trillion by 2030 (McKinsey), the leakage of design files threatens not just corporate revenues but also national competitiveness.