Copyright of works (copyright)

Copyright of works (copyright)

Definition: 

Copyright of works (copyright) is a voluntary registration principle, mainly including registration of copyright of domestic works, registration of computer software copyright, registration of copyright of foreign-related works and registration of copyright pledge contract. The National Copyright Administration of China encourages copyright owners to register their works in order to fully protect their rights. The copyright registration certificate is an important basis for the people's courts at all levels and other national law enforcement organs to determine the ownership of copyright, and an important guarantee for copyright owners to fully exercise their rights and protect their legitimate interests. 

Scope of protection: 

A work is an intellectual achievement in the fields of literature, art and science that is original and can be reproduced in some tangible form. Mainly including: 

        (1) Written works; 

        (2) Oral works; 

        (3) Musical, dramatic, operatic, dance and acrobatic works of art; 

        (4) Art and architecture works; 

        (5) Photographic works; 

        (6) Film works and works created by methods similar to the filming of films; 

        (7) engineering design drawings, product design drawings, maps, schematics and other graphic works and model works; 

        (8) Computer Software; 

        (9) Other works provided for by laws and administrative regulations.