Introduction to the copyright of the work

The term "works" in China's Copyright Law refers to the intellectual achievements in the fields of literature, art and science that are original and can be reproduced in a tangible form. The work should have the following conditions :(1) originality, that is, the work must be produced by the author through independent conception and creation. Only original works are protected by copyright law. (2) Replicability means that one or more copies of the work can be made by printing, photocopying, copying, rubbing, recording, video recording, copying, and backshooting, but the content of the work will not be changed no matter what copying method is adopted or how many copies are made.

The benefits of copyright to individuals

1. The company can publicize its products to the society through regular announcements of the registration authority;

2. In the case of copyright disputes, "Copyright Registration Certificate" is a powerful weapon to assert rights, and is also the premise of filing a lawsuit to the people's court to request judicial protection;

3. In the software copyright trade, the Software Copyright Registration Certificate, as the right proof, is conducive to the smooth completion of the transaction. At the same time, the certification of national authorities will double the value of software works;

4. Copyright Certificate is an objective reflection of your level. The recognition of your ability by the national authority will make you more confident when applying for a job;

The benefits of copyright to enterprises

1. Signs can be marked on print advertisements, brochures and product packaging to highlight the feature that the work has been protected by copyright, so as to enhance the social recognition of the product and enhance the corporate image;

2. A work can be sold (or transferred) as a commodity. Once a work is granted copyright, it becomes an industrial property right, forms an intangible asset and has value;

3. All local governments have issued corresponding preferential policies to reward copyright applications. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issue subsidies for R&D expenses, which can be used as the basis of tax preference;

4. The copyright certificate has the function of proving the copyright of the work, thus helping to solve the copyright disputes caused by the ownership of the copyright;

The materials needed for the copyright registration of the works

1. Application Form for Copyright Registration;

2. Copy of the applicant's identity certificate;

3. Proof of ownership of rights;

4. Samples of works (can be submitted in paper or electronic media);

5. Description of the work (please write in three aspects: creation purpose, creation process and originality of the work, and attach the applicant's signature and seal, indicating the date of signature);

Work copyright registration process

1. Fill in the application form: you can contact us for the application form or go to the official website to download;

2. Submit application documents: the applicant or agent shall submit paper registration application documents as required;

3. The registration authority accepts the application: if the application documents meet the requirements for acceptance, the registration authority shall accept the application within the prescribed time limit and issue a notice of acceptance to the applicant or the agent; If it fails to meet the requirements for acceptance, a notice of rectification shall be issued;

4. Review: those who meet the requirements after examination will be registered; If the provisions are not met, a notice of rectification shall be issued;

5. Obtain the registration certificate: 30 working days after the acceptance of the application, the applicant or the agent can log on the official website and check the announcement of software copyright registration;