How to apply a Copyright registration in China

1. Prepare the needed documents. Depending on the type of work to be registered, you may need additional documents, such as a Power of Attorney, notarized copies of your work and evidence of legal authorship.

2. Gather the required payment. The cost of registering a copyright in China is based on the type of work being registered and the scope of the registration.

3. Submit the copyright application. You can submit the copyright application in person, or you can send it by mail to the Copyright Office in Beijing.

4. Wait for the official notice. The Copyright Office will review and process your application to determine if the work is eligible for copyright protection. Once it has been approved, the Copyright Office will issue an official notice that will provide the details of your registration.

5. Receive the certificate. After the application is approved and the notice is issued, you will be issued a certificate of copyright registration. This is evidence that your work is officially protected by copyright law in China. 

Which works can register copyright in China

Pretty much any original work of authorship can be registered for copyright protection.

This includes literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.

Information for copyright registration  

Individual application:

1 copy of passport

2. Creative statement

3. Completion time of the work

4. Time of publication

5. Where the work was published

6 Title of Works

Enterprise application:

1 Copy of Business License

2. Creative statement

3. Completion time of the work

4. Time of publication

5. Where the work was published

6 Title of Works

Which works can register the copyright

Pretty much any original work of authorship can be registered for copyright protection.

This includes literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.

How much cost to apply a copyright registration in China

 Typically costs around 3,000 RMB (approximately 400 USD) to register a copyright in China. Several factors can affect the overall cost, including the type and complexity of the work that is being submitted for copyright registration. The cost may also depend on the copyright office where you are filing the registration.

Example of copyright certificate

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