First, the soft copyright application process
1, you can first judge whether the product or software has the right to register software works.
2. If you meet the requirements, you can register online (about 1-3 working days).
3, submit the application materials to the industrial and commercial bureau (2-5 working days),
4, the letter of acceptance (can be completed on the same day),
5 copyright registration card (30-40 working days).
Second, the required documents
1. Application Form for Software Copyright Registration (with official seal of the company);
2. Identification information of software: including source code and software specification;
3. A copy of the applicant's business license (stamped with the official seal of the unit);
4. Other supporting materials (depending on the specific circumstances) (stamped with the official seal of the unit);
The above documents are all in paper form, not bound, and electronic version is required in addition to the copy of business license.
Third, processing time and cost.
The software copyright registration authority will take 6- 10 working days,11-kloc-0/5 working days, 16-20 working days, 2 1-25 working days, 26-30 working days, 3.
Fourth, online registration methods
Click Online Registration in the Guide to Copyright Registration of Computer Software to enter the interface of online application for copyright registration. The relevant requirements are as follows: (1). Fill in the "Basic Information" and "Technical Features" of the software according to the page prompts. (2) Select "Agent Application" as the application method in "Application Processing Information" and fill in the complete applicant information and agent information.
Five, print the copyright registration application form
Fill in the relevant contents completely and correctly, click Save, print the Application Form for Copyright Registration (serial number is required), and affix the official seal of the unit.
VI. Amendment procedures
If, after correction, it still does not meet the relevant provisions of Article 21 of the Measures for the Registration of Computer Software Copyright, the registration institution shall not register it and notify the applicant in writing.
What is the significance of software copyright registration?
First, as an important basis for tax relief.
The Notice of the Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic of China on Implementing the Decision of the Central the State Council on Strengthening Technological Innovation, Developing Hi-tech and Realizing Industrialization stipulates: "If the copyright and ownership of computer software registered by the National Copyright Administration are transferred at the time of sale, business tax will be levied, and value-added tax will not be levied."
Second, as the basis of key legal protection.
Article 32 of the Notice of the State Council on Printing and Distributing Policies to Encourage the Development of Software Industry and Integrated Circuit Industry stipulates: "The copyright administrative department of the State Council shall standardize and strengthen the software copyright registration system, encourage the software copyright registration, and give priority protection to the registered software in accordance with national laws." For example, when the software copyright is infringed, the judicial organ can directly take the software copyright registration certificate as strong evidence without examination; In addition, it is also the law enforcement basis for the National Copyright Administration to punish software copyright infringement.
Third, as a technology investment.
The Provisions on Several Issues Concerning the Contribution of High-tech Achievements to Shares stipulates: "Computer software can be used as a high-tech contribution to shares, and the pricing ratio can break through the limit of 20% in the Company Law and reach 35%". Even some local governments stipulate that "software technology 100% can be used as capital contribution", but they all require software copyright registration first.
Four, as the basis for applying for scientific and technological achievements.
Article 8 of the Notice of the Ministry of Science and Technology on Printing and Distributing the Measures for the Registration of Scientific and Technological Achievements stipulates: "To register scientific and technological achievements, the registration form of scientific and technological achievements and the following materials shall be submitted: (1) Applied technological achievements: relevant evaluation certificates (appraisal certificates or appraisal reports, acceptance reports of scientific and technological projects, industry access certificates, new product certificates, etc.). ) and development reports; Or intellectual property certificate (patent certificate, plant variety right certificate, software registration certificate, etc.). ) and user certificates ". The software registration certificate here refers to the software copyright registration certificate and the software product registration certificate, and other ministries and commissions have similar provisions.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) tangible benefits after the bankruptcy of an enterprise
Legally, copyright is regarded as "intangible assets", and the intangible assets of enterprises will not disappear with the bankruptcy of enterprises. After the enterprise goes bankrupt, the vitality and value of intangible assets (copyright) still exist, and intangible assets (copyright) can obtain tangible funds through transfer and auction.