How to register copyright for works
When applying for registration of a work, the author or other copyright owner must present proof of identity and provide proof of the rights to the work. Proof of ownership (such as: copies of the cover and copyright page, copies and photos of part of the manuscript, samples, etc.), fill in the work registration form, and pay the registration fee. Other copyright owners who apply for work registration should also present proof of the identity of the copyright owner (for example, an heir should present proof of heir identity; the client who entrusts a work should present an entrustment contract). The owner of exclusive rights should produce a contract evidencing his or her exclusive rights.
1. Who can apply for copyright registration
Applicants for work registration should be the author or other citizens who enjoy copyright , legal persons or unincorporated entities and owners of exclusive rights and their agents.
2. Which works cannot apply for copyright
1. Works not protected by copyright law;
2. Works that have exceeded the copyright protection period;
3. Works that are prohibited from publication or dissemination according to law.
3. You can entrust an agency to apply
Most people have no idea how to apply for copyright and how to apply for copyright. If you don’t know much about the precautions, you can entrust an agency to apply for copyright on your behalf. For the entrusting agency, the following information is usually required:
1. Application information
Including work title, work category (written works, fine arts, photographic works, music, drama, folk art, dance, film, television, video works, engineering design, product design drawings and others); signature, date of completion, whether to publish, date and place of first release; form of completion of the work (solo, collaboration, commission, position, other); status of the author and status of other copyright holders. The application form can be obtained at the Copyright Agency Center.
2. Proof of identity of the applicant (individual applicants Provide a copy of your ID card, a copy of your business license for unit applicants, and a copy of your ID card for creative staff).
3. Provide work samples (for text works, provide creative drafts; for art and photography works, provide photos; for projects Product design drawings provide three views, renderings or physical photos; film and television works provide VCD, etc.).
4. Creative description of the work.
5. Choose to submit cooperative works with attachments based on the actual situation. A letter of authorization from a co-author, a commission contract attached to the commissioned work, or an exclusive license agreement.
I believe that after reading the above introduction, you will know how to Now that you have a certain legal understanding of the responsibilities that need to be paid attention to, if you still have legal questions in this regard, please consult the lawyers of the Legal Savior Network, and they will provide you with professional answers.