Is copyright registration free?
Currently, there is no clear legal provision regarding free copyright registration , if you want to register a copyright, you need to pay the necessary fees.
What is copyright
Copyright is copyright, which refers to literature, art, The rights that authors of scientific works have over their works. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that consists of works in the natural and social sciences, as well as literature, music, drama, painting, sculpture, photography and cinematography.
What materials are needed to register copyright
Software copyright:
1. Software copyright registration application form
2. Software program source code (the source program and documents should be submitted consecutively before and after, and should be submitted in full)
3. Software program instructions (pure software provides software instructions; embedded software Provide operating instructions)
4. Relevant supporting documents, Mainly includes (enterprises provide a copy of the business license; individuals provide a copy of the ID card)
Work copyright:
1. Work copyright registration application form
2 , Applicant’s identity certificate
3. Ownership of rights Proof;
4. Samples of works (can be submitted Paper media or electronicSub-media work samples);
5. Work description (Please write from three aspects: creative intention, creative process, and originality, and sign by the author);
6. When entrusting another person to apply on your behalf, the agent should submit a letter of authorization from the applicant;
What are the benefits of copyright registration?
1. As an important basis for tax relief
Business tax is levied on computer software that has been registered with the National Copyright Administration and the copyright and ownership are transferred together with the sale, but no value-added tax is levied.
2. As the basis for key legal protection
The copyright administrative department of the State Council should standardize and strengthen software copyright registration The system encourages software copyright registration and provides key protection to registered software in accordance with national laws. In addition, it is also the law enforcement basis for national copyright management agencies to punish software copyright infringements.
3. As a technology investment investment
can be used Patent rights, non-patented technologies and computer software copyrights are used as investment amounts for technology shares
4. As the basis for applying for scientific and technological achievements
When registering scientific and technological achievements, you must submit the "Registration Form for Scientific and Technological Achievements" and the following materials:
(1) Application technology achievements: relevant evaluation certificates (appraisal certificates or appraisal reports, science and technology plan project acceptance reports, industry access certificates, new product certificates, etc.) and development reports;
(2) or intellectual property certificate (patent certificate, plant Variety right certificate, software registration certificate, etc.) and user certificate. The software registration certificate here refers to the registration certificate of software copyright and software product registration certificate. Other ministries and commissions have similar regulations.
5. Tangible benefits after corporate bankruptcy
Legally, copyright is regarded as an "intangible asset". When a company goes bankrupt, the intangible asset (copyright) can be Obtain tangible funds from transfers and auctions.
6. Software copyright can currently be used as a bank pledge, and you can apply for a pledge loan at the bank.
General registration is a formal review. If you have other questions, you can consult the lawyers at our Legal Savior Network.