copyright
Which type of copyright do you want to register
General works Copyrights
Works, which are intellectual achievements in the fields of literature, art and science that are original and can be expressed in a certain form, the copyrights you can apply for include:
(i) Written works;
(ii) Oral works;
(iii) works of music, theatre, opera, dance and acrobatic art;
(iv) Works of art and architecture;
(v) Photographic works;
(vi) Audiovisual works;
(vii) Other intellectual achievements that meet the characteristics of the work
(viii) Graphic works such as engineering design drawings, product design drawings, maps, schematic diagrams and model works;
Computer software copyrights
Computer software copyright covers a wide range of aspects of software from code to documentation and overall architecture to protect the legitimate rights and interests of software developers. Computer software copyright mainly contains the following parts.
(i) Copyright of software code, i.e. the exclusive right to the source code and object code of the software programme, including the right of reproduction and distribution.
(ii) The copyright of software documents, such as the design documents and user manuals of the software, which are the important basis for the operation and use of the software, and their copyrights are also protected.
(iii) Copyright of the overall structure and organisation of the software, which involves the architectural design of the software, the division of modules, etc., and reflects the creative labour of the developer.
(iv) The right of modification and deduction of the software, which entitles the copyright holder to modify the software and create derivative works.
BASIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
ID Proof Or Business Certificate
If the owner of the copyright is the legal entity, the Certificate of Registration/Business Certificates should be notarized and authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or consulate. If the owner of the copyrgiht is a natural person, we just need the Scanning copy of the passport.
Software Code
For the Computer Software Copyright, we need the source program which shall be submitted in the First and Last 30 consecutive pages, and if the pages are less than 60 pages shall be submitted in full version.
Power Of Attorney
Please sign or affix your seal to the enclosed Power of Attorney (POA) document, which has been duly executed by the applicant. Once signed, please return the document to us for further processing
Works Sample
For the Works Copyright, we need the Samples of works. Moreover, please write the description in terms of the purpose of creation, creation process, process and originality of the work, etc.
WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE
You will receive the following ☑️ documents at a future date
Filing Application
2-3 Work Days
Notice of acceptance
2-4 Weeks
Copyright Certificate
6-8 Mouths
Certificate templates
