Can the software be registered at the local copyright bureau
No, the China Copyright Protection Center is the only one recognized by the National Copyright Administration The software registration agency is responsible for the specific work of national computer software copyright registration.
"Computer Software Copyright Registration Measures"
Chapter 2 Registration Application
Article 7 The software applied for registration should be independently developed or modified with the permission of the original copyright owner. There are software modifications that have important improvements in functionality or performance.
Article 8 Copyright registration for jointly developed software , all copyright owners can negotiate and determine one copyright owner to act as a representative. If the copyright owners disagree, any copyright owner may apply for registration without harming the interests of other copyright owners, but the other copyright owners must be noted.
Article 9 When applying for software copyright registration, the following materials should be submitted to the China Copyright Protection Center:
(1) Software copyright registration application form filled in as required;
(2) Software identification materials;
(3) Relevant supporting documents.
《Computer "Measures for Registration of Software Copyright"Article 10 Identification materials for software include identification materials for programs and documents.
Identification materials for programs and documents should consist of 30 consecutive pages before and after the source program and any kind of document. If the entire program or document is less than 60 pages, the entire program or document should be submitted Source program and documentation. Except under certain circumstances, the program should have no less than 50 lines per page, and the documentation should have no less than 30 lines per page.
Article 11 When applying for software copyright registration, the following main supporting documents shall be submitted:
(1) Identity certificate of natural person, legal person or other organization;
(2) If there is a written contract or project assignment letter for copyright ownership, the contract or project assignment statement shall be submitted;
(3) Software developed on the original software with the permission of the original software copyright owner must submit the permission certificate from the original copyright owner ;
(4) Rights successor, assignee or The inheritor shall submit proof of inheritance, transfer or inheritance of rights.
Article 12 When applying for software copyright registration, you can choose one of the following methods to make an exception for depositing identification materials:
(1) 30 consecutive pages before and after the source program, with the confidential part covered by a wide black slash, but the covered part shall not exceed the deposited source program 50%;
(2) The source program is continuous The first 10 pages, plus 50 consecutive pages of any part of the source program;
(3) 30 consecutive pages before and after the target program, plus 20 consecutive pages of any part of the source program.
If the document is deposited as an exception, it shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph. .
Article 13 When registering software copyright, the applicant You can apply to seal source programs, documents or samples. No one may unseal it except the applicant or the judicial authorities.
Article 14 Software copyright transfer contract or exclusive The parties to a licensing contract may apply for contract registration with the China Copyright Protection Center. When applying for contract registration, the following materials should be submitted:
( 1) Contract registration form filled in as required;
( 2) Copy of contract;
(3) Applicant personal I.D.
Article 15 Before the applicant’s registration application is approved , you can request to withdraw your application at any time.
Article 16 The software copyright registrant or contract registrant may make changes or supplements to the registered matters. When applying for registration changes or supplements, the applicant shall submit the following materials:
(1) Change or supplement application form filled in as required;
(2) A copy of the registration certificate or certificate;
(3) Materials related to changes or additions.
Article 17 Registration applications should use the China Copyright Protection Center A unified form prepared and stamped (signed) by the applicant.
The application form should be filled in Chinese. The various certificates and supporting documents submitted are in foreign languages and should be accompanied by Chinese translations.
Documents applying for registration should use international standard A4 type 297mmX210mm (length x width) paper.
Article 18 Application documents may be submitted directly or by registered mail. When submitting relevant application documents, the applicant shall indicate the applicant , the name of the software, if there is an acceptance number or registration number, the acceptance number or registration number should be indicated.
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