What are the procedures for registering a copyright pledge contract
1. Registration authority for pledge contracts
The National Copyright Administration is the administrative agency for the registration of copyright pledge contracts. The National Copyright Administration designates a specialized agency to register copyright pledge contracts and collect registration fees.
2. Application for registration of pledge contract
The registration of a copyright pledge contract shall be between the pledgor and the pledger The rights holders shall jointly go to the registration authority to apply. However, either the pledgor or the pledgee can also apply with the other party's power of attorney.
(1) Documents that should be submitted
When the parties apply for registration of a copyright pledge contract, they shall provide the registration authority withThe following documents:
1. Copyright filled in as required Pledge Contract Application Form;
2. Pledgor , the pledgee’s legal identity certificate or legal person registration certificate;
3. Main contract and copyright pledge contract;
4. Proof of rights to the work;
5. Written agreement between joint copyright holders if joint copyright is pledged;
6. If property rights in computer software copyrights are pledged to foreigners, approval documents from the relevant competent authorities of the State Council;
7. Power of attorney and legal identity certificate of the authorized person;
8. Documents proving the authorized use of the copyright before the copyright is pledged;
9. Other materials that need to be provided.
(2) Contents that the pledge contract should include:
1. The name (or name) and address of the party concerned;
2. Type and amount of the guaranteed principal claim;
3. The time limit for the debtor to perform its debt;
4. Type, scope and protection period of the pledged copyright;
5. Scope of pledge guarantee;
6. Period of pledge guarantee;
7. Pledge amount and payment method;
8. Other matters agreed upon by the parties.
3. Review of applications by the registration authority
The registration authority shall complete the review of the application documents within the specified time from the date of receiving all the application documents from the applicant. After reviewing the pledge contract that meets the requirements, the registration authority shall register it and issue the Registration of Copyright Pledge Contract Certificate". When the registration authority issues the "Copyright Pledge Contract Registration Certificate", the registration information will be included in the copyright pledge contract registration document for public inspection.
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