Online Chinese Copyright Registration

3 Steps · 100% Online · Submitted to CNIPA in 1 Business Day · Real-Time Progress Tracking

Submit Copyright Details Online

Fill in your work name, work type, creation details, and entity credentials (company license/individual passport). The system instantly verifies information completeness and format compliance (e.g., work sample clarity, creation description validity) — with real-time prompts for missing/incorrect items. Complete entry in just 5 minutes.

Review & Payment

Your submission will undergo a fast review within 1 hour (checking work originality & document compliance). Once approved, pay online (supports Alipay/WeChat/International Credit Cards): the fee covers “CNCPC official charges + transparent service fees” (no hidden costs). An electronic order receipt (with detailed breakdown) is generated automatically after payment.

Submit to CNCPC

Approved documents are directly submitted to CNCPC (China National Copyright Protection Center) within 1 business day. Case progress syncs to your personal dashboard (mobile-accessible), with instant notifications for key milestones (e.g., acceptance notice, registration completion) — plus downloadable electronic copies of all official copyright documents.

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Two ways to register a copyright in China

Computer Software

$450 Include Government Fee

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Not like Works, the computer software Copyright is an independent Certificate in China. We file a standard application to register your copyright.

  • We’ll complete, proofread, and e-file your application
  • Electronic filing of your application with Copyright Protection Center of China (CPCC)
  • You can check your application procedure in your account

Works

$350 Exclude Government Fee

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You can create confidently, knowing your work is protected against infringement. We file a E application to protect your work.

  • Book, Novel, Fiction, Thesis, Poetry
  • Painting, Packaging drawings, Renderings, Toys, Cartoon, Sculpture
  • Portrait photography, Recording photography, Commercial photography
  • Product design drawing, Architecture
  • Films, Songs, Instrumental work

Why Your Business Needs Chinese Copyright Protection

Safeguard your original content & ensure legal compliance in China’s digital and physical markets

Protect Original Content

Chinese copyright law covers all original works (e.g., brand visuals, marketing copy, software code, product manuals, graphic designs). Registration blocks unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or adaptation on Chinese platforms (WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Taobao).

Ensure Market Compliance

Copyright registration is a prerequisite for selling content-driven products in China (e.g., branded packaging, digital courses, design assets). Platforms like Tmall and JD require copyright proof to avoid infringement claims and account suspension.

Simplify Enforcement & Compensation

Official copyright registration provides irrefutable proof of ownership in court or platform disputes. You can quickly remove infringing content and claim financial compensation—critical for protecting revenue from your creative assets.

Copyright Registration Document Checklist (General Copyright/Computer Software Copyright)

Download templates directly and prepare as required


Entity Qualification Documents (Enterprise: Business License / Individual: ID Card/Passport)
Required
Power of Attorney (Template provided by us; Enterprise: sealed / Individual: signed)
Required
Work Samples (JPG/PDF/Source Files, Resolution ≥ 300dpi)
Required
Work Creation Description (Including creation time/process/originality explanation)
Required
Entity’s Chinese & English Name + Address (For filing with the Copyright Center)
Required

Entity Qualification Documents (Enterprise: Business License / Individual: ID Card/Passport)
Required
Power of Attorney (Template provided by us; Enterprise: sealed / Individual: signed)
Required
Software Source Code (First 30 pages + Last 30 pages, ≥ 50 lines per page, no blank lines)
Required
Software Operation Manual (Including function introduction + operation screenshots, PDF format)
Required
Software Creation Description (Including development time/personnel/technical key points)
Required
Entity’s Chinese & English Name + Address (For filing with the Copyright Center)
Required

Full Process of Chinese Copyright Registration

Deliverables & Audit Criteria Included — Each step clearly defines “what to do, what to receive, and compliance requirements”

1
Work Information Verification & Pre-Audit (1-2 Working Days)

Conduct “originality analysis + ownership verification” based on the database of the Copyright Protection Center, and issue the “Feasibility Report on Copyright Registration” (Chinese & English version, applicable for foreign-related cases).

Audit Criteria: The work has originality, no ownership disputes, and falls within the protection scope of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China

Deliverables: Feasibility Report on Copyright Registration, Work Type Adaptation Recommendation Form

2
POA/Document Preparation & Compliance Audit (2-3 Working Days)

You provide basic materials (work samples, identity certificate/original POA), and we are responsible for translation, format calibration, and assistance with notarization/authentication of foreign-related POA to ensure materials meet the requirements of the Copyright Protection Center.

Audit Criteria: Materials are clear and complete, POA authorization scope is clear, translation is accurate (for foreign-related cases), and signatures/seals are complete

Deliverables: Approved document package (submittable to the Copyright Protection Center directly), POA authentication receipt (for foreign-related cases)

3
Official Submission & Acceptance (1 Working Day)

Submit the registration application to the China National Copyright Protection Center, obtain the “Copyright Registration Acceptance Notice” within 1 working day, and the copyright symbol © can be used for marking.

Audit Criteria: Application documents are complete, fees are paid in full, and POA (if any) complies with legal form

Deliverables: Copyright Registration Acceptance Notice (electronic + paper version), registration application number

4
Formal Review & Supplementary Correction (3-5 Working Days)

The Copyright Protection Center reviews the formal compliance of application materials; if there are issues, a “Supplementary Notice” will be issued (we provide free supplementary correction solutions).

Audit Criteria: Material format is standardized, work samples are complete, and ownership certification is clear

Deliverables: Supplementary Notice (if any) + supplementary correction template, formal review approval receipt

5
Substantive Review & Public Announcement (20-30 Working Days)

The Copyright Protection Center reviews the originality and ownership of the work; if no objections are raised, it enters the public announcement stage; if there are disputes, a “Rejection Notice” will be issued (we provide free objection response solutions).

Audit Criteria: Work meets originality standards, no ownership disputes, and no content violating public order and good morals

Deliverables: Preliminary Qualification Announcement of Copyright Registration or Rejection Notice (including response solutions)

6
Certificate Collection & Delivery (1-2 Working Days)

After no objections are raised during the public announcement period, the Copyright Protection Center issues the “Work Registration Certificate”; we mail the certificate and provide a copyright protection/usage guide manual.

Audit Criteria: No third-party objections during the public announcement period, and all review stages meet the standards

Deliverables: Work Registration Certificate (paper + electronic version), Copyright Usage and Protection Guide