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Imprint method for imprinting a pattern of a mold onto a resin material of a substrate and related substrate processing method

US8361336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2008
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y40/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An imprint method for imprinting a pattern of a mold onto a resin material on a substrate. The imprint method includes a step of forming a processed area in which an imprint pattern corresponding to the pattern of the mold is formed, and an outside area formed of a periphery of the processed area, by bringing the mold into contact with the resin material formed on the substrate, so that a portion of the resin material is extruded from the processed area into the outside area, a step of forming a protection layer for protecting the processed area, and a step of removing a layer of the resin material in the outside area, while the imprint pattern formed on a layer of the resin material in the processed area, is protected by the protection layer, so as not to be removed.

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