1. What are the benefits of copyright registration

1. Protection. You can better protect your works in the event of copyright disputes. Copyright registration has strong credibility and can determine the copyright ownership of works and resolve potential disputes. It is an important evidence for resolving copyright disputes and infringements. You can file a lawsuit with the People's Court and request judicial protection based on the registration certificate.

2. Publicity: Successful copyright registration is an official certification and an honor. You can promote your products to the society through regular announcements from the registration agency.

3. Value-added: The copyright registration certificate can also be used as a legal certificate for licensing the use and transfer of copyright. When conducting copyright trade, the copyright registration certificate can be used as a proof of rights, which is conducive to the smooth completion of the transaction. At the same time, certification from national authorities will double the value of your works.

4. Job title promotion: The copyright registration certificate is an objective reflection of your level. The recognition of your abilities by the national authority will make you more confident when applying for jobs. When you are promoted to a professional title, the copyright registration certificate can be applied as an extra point.

2. What are the copyright registration materials?

1. Materials required for registration of computer software works:

(1) Software copyright registration application form;

(2) Software identification materials, including source programs and documents;

(3) Relevant rights certification materials;

(4) Entrust the Copyright Affairs Center to conduct software Written power of attorney for registered agent.

2. Materials required for general work copyright registration:

(1) Documents proving the qualifications of the author and copyright holder;

(2) Work registration form;

(3) Application for work registration;

(4) Instructions for creation of the work (describing the creative concept, main features and content of the work, etc.);

(5 ) Rights Guarantee;

(6) 2 clear copies of the work (1 copy, 1 color manuscript), signed by the author;

(7) Letter of authorization;

(8) Proof of copyright ownership (a commissioned creation agreement is required for commissioned works, and a copyright ownership agreement is required for job-created works).

3. Which department should you go to to apply for copyright registration?

The copyright of a work is automatically obtained, that is, it is automatically protected by copyright law from the date the work is created. However, in order to better protect copyright, the state encourages voluntary registration of copyright of works. The copyright of works is generally registered with the China Copyright Protection Center or provincial copyright administrative departments (Copyright Bureaus). There are specialized intermediary agencies in the market.