First of all, app is a software program and should be registered in the "Computer Software (Recorded)" product item of Category 9, Group 1 of the "Classification List of Similar Goods and Services". Although this product item is called "Computer Software (Recorded)", it does not completely correspond to "Mobile Phone Software". This is because the "Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services" has not kept up with the development of technology. I think it will be revised next time , "Mobile software" product items will appear in Group 1 of Category 9 of the "Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services".

Does mobile app need to apply for software copyright and trademark?

1. Copyright is generated when the work is completed. If there is a clear evidence preservation system and it is necessary to apply for external reasons. If there are certain project subsidies or requirements for entry into certain markets, it actually doesn’t make much sense to apply for copyright registration. Of course, in contrast, after applying for software copyright registration, the advantage is that it is easy to confirm the copyright of your work. When there is external demand, such as applying for subsidies, you don’t have to rush around. At present, cities such as Guangzhou have subsidies for software copyrights, and the fees are not high. It is recommended that if you have people, you can apply for registration to prepare for emergencies.

2. Trademark is a sign for consumers to distinguish the source of goods or services. The difficulty in applying for a trademark is the lack of clear product definition during the application process. At present, our suggestions are relatively broad-based protection. The resulting investment will also increase. For this reason, if you are worried that your app name or other distinctive marks will be used by others and seek unfair benefits based on your popularity, then trademark protection is necessary.

The advantages of mobile apps needing to apply for software copyrights and trademarks

1. It is easy to confirm the copyright of the work;

2. It is convenient when applying for subsidies;

3. The current subsidies for software copyright applications are relatively cost-effective. Apply for registration in case of emergency;

4. Trademarks are important signs that facilitate consumers to distinguish the source of goods or services;

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5. The difficulty in applying for a software trademark is the lack of clear product definition during the application process, which will also increase the investment.

Based on these factors, if you are worried that your software name or other distinctive marks will be used by others and your popularity is used to seek unfair benefits, trademark protection is necessary.

To sum up, the advantage of applying for a trademark is that once someone infringes upon the rights and interests, we can directly produce strong evidence to hold the infringer legally responsible. Moreover, having your own trademark and copyright will have a certain influence in brand building.