1. Where to apply for software copyright
1. Copyright protection in China The Center is the only software registration agency recognized by the National Copyright Administration and is responsible for the specific work of computer software copyright registration nationwide.
2. Currently, the China Copyright Protection Center has set up three copyright registration business acceptance halls outside Beijing to integrate copyright registration, rights protection, transactions, publicity and promotion, and research consultation. The functions of the five major service platforms directly radiate and expand to the entire Southwest, East China, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and can handle all business owned by the China Copyright Protection Center.
3. Legal basis: "Computer Software Copyright Registration Measures"
Article 6 National The Copyright Bureau is responsible for the registration and management of software copyrights nationwide.
The National Copyright Administration has recognized the China Copyright Protection Center as the software registration agency.
With the approval of the National Copyright Administration, the China Copyright Protection Center can set up local software registration offices.
2. Can individuals apply for software copyright
1. Software copyright can be applied for by individuals.
2. The computer software copyright registration process generally has 5 steps:
(1) To fill in the form, you need to fill in the application form for computer software copyright registration on the website of China Copyright Protection Center. After completing the application form, an acceptance number will be generated. You need to print out the application form and stamp or sign it.
(2) To submit written materials, you need to submit application documents to the China Copyright Protection Center. The application documents include: a stamped application form and the applicant’s subject qualification certificate. . If the first 30 pages and the last 30 pages of the computer software source code are less than 60 pages, all must be submitted together with the ownership certification materials.
(3) Acceptance. After the preliminary review of the copyright registration document is passed, the Copyright Protection Center will accept it. According to the current policy, the country is exempt from computer software copyright registration. cost.
(4) Review. The Copyright Protection Center will review the application in accordance with the provisions of the "Computer Software Protection Regulations" and the "Computer Software Copyright Registration Measures". If the review passes, be registered; if the regulations are not met, a notice of correction will be issued.
(5) Receive the certificate. It will take about 30 to 60 days after passing the review, and you can receive the copyright registration certificate.
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