Materials submitted for application for software copyright registration
(1) Identification materials for software (programs, documents)
1. General deposit: The source program and documents should be submitted for 30 consecutive pages each before and after each submission. If they are less than 60 pages, they should be submitted in full;
2. Exception deposit:
(2) Relevant supporting documents
Proof documents include: identity documents of the applicant, agent and contact person, documents proving the ownership of rights, etc.
1. Agent’s identity document
If you apply for entrustment of an agent for registration, you must submit the agent’s identity document A copy of the identity document. The application form should specify the entrustment matters, the scope of entrustment authority, the entrustment period, etc.
2. The applicant’s valid identity document (the company’s official seal is required)
(1) Enterprise legal entities shall submit a copy of a valid enterprise legal person business license;
(2) Public institutions shall submit a copy of a valid public institution legal person certificate;
(3) The legal entity shall submit a copy of the valid legal entity certificate issued by the civil affairs department;
(4) Other organizations submit copies of certification documents issued by the industrial and commercial administration authorities or civil affairs departments;
(5) If the copyright owner is a natural person, a valid natural person identity should be submitted Copy of certificate (front and back).
3. Documents proving the ownership of rights
(1) For entrusted development, a commissioned development contract shall be submitted;
(2) For cooperative development , a cooperative development contract should be submitted;
(3) If a development task is assigned, a task letter from the superior department should be submitted.
(3) Other supporting documents
(1) If modification of other people’s software requires authorization, Submit a letter of authorization;
(2) If the transferee obtains software copyright, a software copyright transfer agreement must be submitted;
(3) After the legal person or other organization that enjoys the copyright changes or terminates, the legal person or other organization that assumes its rights and obligations will enjoy the copyright. When registering, relevant supporting documents such as shareholder meeting or board resolutions, business merger agreements, liquidation reports, business cancellation certificates, etc. regarding business changes (mergers or spin-offs) and termination need to be submitted.
The meaning of computer software
Computer software refers to computer programs and related documents. Protected software must be developed independently by the developer, that is, it must be original, and at the same time, it must be fixed on some tangible object rather than existing in the developer's mind.
Understand the materials that should be submitted when applying for computer software copyright, apply for copyright in a timely manner, and protect your legitimate rights and interests. The above is a summary of the materials that should be submitted when applying for computer software copyright registration. If your situation is more complex, the Legal Savior Network also provides online lawyer consultation services. You are welcome to provide legal consultation.
