1. How to register computer software copyright
1. (1) Application Process
Fill in the application form--→Submit application documents---→Registration agency accepts the application--→Review--→Obtain registration certificate
(2) Fill in the application formOn the center website, first register the user, then log in, online After filling in the application form as required, confirm, submit and print it online.
(3) Submit application documents
The applicant or agent shall submit paper documents as required Registration application documents.
(4) The registration agency accepts the application
If the application documents meet the acceptance requirements, the registration agency The application will be accepted within the prescribed time limit and an acceptance notice will be issued to the applicant or agent; if the application does not meet the acceptance requirements, a supplementary and correction notice will be issued. According to the provisions of the Computer Software Registration Measures, if the application documents are defective, the applicant or agent shall submit supplementary materials within 30 working days according to the requirements of the supplementary notice. If the supplement is not completed within the time limit, the application will be deemed to have been withdrawn; in compliance with "Computer Software Copyright Registration Measures" Article 21The registration agency will not register and notify the applicant or agent in writing.
(5) Review
After review, it complies with the "Computer Software Protection Regulations" and the "Computer Software Protection Regulations" If it stipulates in the Software Copyright Registration Measures, it shall be registered; if it does not comply with the regulations, it shall be registered.Yes, a supplementary notice will be issued. According to the "Computer Software Registration Measures", if the application documents are defective, the applicant or agent should submit supplementary and corrected materials within 30 working days according to the requirements of the notice of supplement and correction. If the supplement is not made within the time limit, the application will be deemed to have been withdrawn; in compliance with the "Computer Software Registration Measures" According to the relevant provisions of Article 21 of the Software Copyright Registration Measures, the registration agency will not register and notify the applicant or agent in writing.
(6) Obtain the registration certificate
30 working days from the date of application acceptance , applicants or agents can log in to our center’s website to view the software copyright registration announcement. Applicants or agents in Beijing, after reviewing the registration announcement of the software they are applying for, can go to the copyright registration hall of our center to collect the certificate with the original acceptance notice three working days after the software registration announcement is released. If the contact address of the applicant or agent is out of town, our center will mail the certificate according to the address filled in the application form. Please be sure to fill in the correct contact address in the application form.
2. Legal basis: "Computer Software Copyright Registration Methods"
span>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.
Article 11 When applying for software copyright registration, the following main supporting documents should be submitted:
(1) Identity certificate of a 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 task statement shall be submitted Mission statement;
(3) With the permission of the original software copyright owner, software developed on the original software must submit the permission certificate of the original copyright owner;
(4) Successor, assignee orThe successor shall submit proof of inheritance, transfer or acceptance of rights.
2. Where to apply for software copyright
1. To apply to the China Copyright Protection Center by yourself means to prepare the materials yourself, and then make an appointment through WeChat and go to the China Copyright Protection Center at the agreed time.
2. Mail the materials to the China Copyright Protection Center to apply. This method is mainly suitable for copyright owners who are very familiar with software copyright application materials and can be applied anywhere in the country. The advantage is that it does not cost anything. The disadvantage is that the processing time is too long, and if corrections are made, the application may not be processed.
3. Apply to any office of China Copyright Protection Center.
4. Entrust an agency to apply. Currently, many units provide this service. The advantage is that it is convenient and fast, but the disadvantage is that you need to pay a fee.
Each software copyright owner can choose the most beneficial way to apply based on his or her actual situation.
China Copyright Protection Center is the only software registration agency recognized by the National Copyright Administration and is responsible for the specific work of computer software copyright registration nationwide. Software copyright registration can be done on-site at the registration hall of the China Copyright Protection Center, or by registered mail or express mail to the Software Registration Department of the China Copyright Protection Center. I hope the above content will be helpful to you. If you have other questions, you can click the button below for consultation, or go to the Legal Savior Network to consult a professional lawyer.