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Imprinting method and process for producing a member in which a mold contacts a pattern forming layer

US9573319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2008
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/7042
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imprinting method in which alignment control of a mold and a substrate is effected and a pattern formed on the mold is transferred onto a pattern forming layer provided on the substrate. The imprinting method includes a step in which the mold and the substrate are brought near to each other while effecting the alignment control, after the alignment control is started, to bring the mold and the pattern forming layer into contact with each other, and then, the pattern forming layer is cured, and a step in which the gap between the mold and the substrate is increased, after the pattern forming layer is cured. Further, the alignment control is stopped after the alignment control is started, and at least one of before and after the mold contacts the pattern forming layer.

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