1. What is copyright
Copyright, also known as copyright, includes the following personal rights and property rights: right of publication, right of signature, The right to modify, the right to protect the integrity of the work, the right to reproduce, the right to distribute, the right to rent, the right to exhibition, the right to perform, the right to screen, the right to broadcast, the right to disseminate information through the Internet, the right to film, the right to adapt, the right to translate, the right to compile, shall be owned by the copyright owner other rights enjoyed.
2. What is the copyright declaration process
1. Material requirements:
Materials and requirements that should be submitted when applying for copyright registration of works:(1) Complete the application for copyright registration of works as required Form;
(2) Proof of identity of the applicant;
(3) Proof of ownership of rights;
(4) Samples of works (samples of works in paper or electronic media can be submitted);
(5) Description of the work (please write in three aspects: creative intention, creative process, and originality, and signed by the author);
(6) When entrusting another person to apply on your behalf, The agent should submit a letter of authorization from the applicant;
(7) Proof of identity of the agent.
2. Processing steps:
The applicant submits registration application materials - the registration agency verifies the received materials — Notification of payment — Applicant pays registration fee — Registration agency accepts application — Review — Preparation and issuance of registration certificate — Announcement.
3. Processing time limit:
It will take 50 working days after the registration agency accepts the registration application to complete the process. If supplements and corrections are required, the applicant shall complete the supplements and corrections within two months after receiving the notice of supplements and corrections, and the registration agency shall complete the process within 40 working days after receiving the supplements and corrections that meet the requirements.
3. How to view the importance of copyright protection
Copyright is an important part of intellectual property , it is an indispensable legal system in the development of modern society. The modern intellectual property protection system originated from the West more than 300 years ago. It promotes the accumulation and exchange of knowledge, enriches people's spiritual life, improves the scientific and cultural quality of the entire nation, promotes economic development and plays an important role in social progress. role. The intellectual property protection system is continuously developed and improved with the advancement of science and technology. Copyright protection can not only promote the development of cultural undertakings, but the copyright industry has also become a driving force for economic development.
In our country, copyright arises from the date of completion of creation. Personal rights have no time limit except for the right of publication. The right of publication is exhausted once exercised. If If the work is not published within 50 years after the author's death, it will no longer be protected. The protection period of property rights is the lifetime of the author plus 50 years after death. If the work is not published 50 years after its creation, it will no longer be protected; in addition, works regarded as authors by legal entities and other organizations, as well as films, television, video works and photographic works For works with unknown authors, the protection period is 50 years from the date of first publication. If the work is not published within 50 years after the creation, it will no longer be protected. The protection period of software copyright is 25 years, ending on December 31 of the 25th year after the software is first published. Before the expiration of the protection period, the software copyright owner may apply to the software registration and management agency for a 25-year extension, but the maximum protection period shall not exceed 50 years. A software developer’s developer status rights are protected for an unlimited period of time.
From the above, we know the specific steps to apply for copyright and the materials that need to be prepared. It is very important to declare copyright. Only by owning copyright can you be protected and your personal assets protected from infringement. The above is the relevant information compiled by the editor of Legal Savior Network for you. I hope it can answer your questions. If your problem is more complicated, Legal Savior Network also provides online lawyers to serve you. You are welcome to come for consultation.