Do I need to apply in advance to apply for computer software copyright registration
Not required.
The application documents that must be submitted when applying for software copyright registration include ：
1. "Computer Software Copyright Registration Application Form" 》Print 1 copy online (note: do not bind)
2. Proof of identity of the applicant--select one item
(1) Enterprise: Copy of license (must be stamped with official seal)
(2) Agencies and institutions: Copies of legal person certificates of agencies and institutions (must be stamped with official seals) (3) Natural persons: Copies of ID cards (with signature)
3. Source program 1 copy (note: do not bind)
(1 ) The Source program is submitted according to the first 30 pages and the last 30 pages of the text. The first page of the text is the starting page and the 60th page is the ending page. If it is less than 60 pages, you need to submit all source programs. Each page should have no less than 50 lines (the end page can have less than 50 lines). Use a computer to continuously mark the page numbers with Arabic numerals in the upper right corner of the text. Except for page 60, half a page cannot appear on each page. The source program must add a header, and the name of the software (consistent with the full name or abbreviation) and version number must be written clearly in the header.
(2) The author of the source program should have the copyright people.
(3) The date in the source program must be in development before the completion date.
(4) The name in the source program must be the same as The full name or abbreviation in the application form must be the same.
4. 1 copy of the document (note: do not bind )
(1) Design instructions, user manual, Operation manual, instructions for use, etc. (choose one).
(2) Documents should be submitted based on the first 30 pages and the last 30 pages of the text. Page 1 of the text is the starting page, and page 60 is the ending page. If the application is less than 60 pages, all documents must be submitted. Each page should have no less than 30 lines (if there are illustrations in the page or the end page may have less than 30 lines). Use a computer to mark consecutive page numbers with Arabic numerals in the upper right corner of the text. Except for page 60, half a page cannot appear on each page. The document must add a header, and the name of the software (consistent with the full name or abbreviation) and version number must be written clearly in the header. The document does not need a cover, but the type of document must be clearly stated in the title of the first page of the document. (For example: Microsoft operating system user manual; Microsoft operating system design manual; Microsoft operating system user manual; Microsoft operating system operation manual).
(3) The author in the document should be the copyright holder .
(4) The date in the document must be in the software before the development completion date.
(5) The name in the document must be consistent with the application The full name or abbreviation in the table is the same.
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