1. Software copyright, the full name of "computer software copyright", refers to the various exclusive rights enjoyed by software developers or other rights holders in accordance with relevant copyright laws in respect of software works.
After the software is registered, the software copyright owner enjoys the right to publish, developer identity, use, license and remuneration rights, etc.
Software is a type of copyright (intellectual property). The state has promulgated the "Computer Software Protection Regulations" to protect the software copyrights of rights holders.
2. Benefits that software can bring to enterprises
1. Demonstrate worth
Software copyright, trademark rights, and patent rights together constitute intellectual property rights, demonstrating It improves the company's technical strength and market value, helps enhance the company's image and the value of intangible assets, and can be used as capital increase, financing mortgage, technology investment, etc.
When companies participate in recruitment and some qualification reviews, the soft registration certificate can be used as proof of relevant qualifications to better prove their strength.
2. Expand visibility
The registration agency’s announcements and future regular announcements can promote your products to the society.
Give investors confidence and reassure consumers, playing an important role in equity investment, financing, marketing, license transfer and intangible property evaluation.
3. Protection of rights and interests
The national copyright administrative department encourages copyright holders to register computer software copyrights, and provides key protection to registered software.
The software copyright registration certificate is a preliminary proof of the registration matters and can help the holder reduce the burden of proof in litigation.
4. Dual-soft enterprise identification and tax preferential treatment
Having software copyright is the basis for dual-soft enterprise identification (identification of software enterprise and registration of software products). Qualified enterprises You can enjoy a series of preferential benefits such as "two exemptions and three half reductions" for corporate income tax and "immediate refund of value-added tax".
5. Apply for high-tech enterprise and enjoy tax exemption
Possessing software copyright is a necessary condition to apply for high-tech enterprise qualification and enjoy immediate refund of value-added tax.
According to the relevant provisions of the "Several Policies to Encourage the Development of the Software Industry and Integrated Circuit Industry" issued by the State Council, the certificate can be used as proof for software companies to apply for tax exemptions.