Copyright registration
Copyright registration and related rights registration means the author, copyright owner, or related rights owner submits documents to the competent state agency to record information about the author, work, copyright owner, and related rights owner. The implementation of registration procedures is to ensure the legal rights and interests of the owner and creator of the work against illegal use of the work such as copying, exploiting, and using without consent.
Currently, many enterprises prioritize trademark image copyright registration in the form of works while waiting for the National Office of Intellectual Property to review the trademark registration dossier to recognize the enterprise’s capacity with trademark image. The scope of subjects eligible for copyright registration is quite wide, including cases of registering copyright to works, copyright to lectures, speeches, cinematographic works, architecture, computer programs, etc.
Procedures of Copyright Registration in Vietnam
| Process | Detailled description |
| Step 1 | Prepare documents
At this step, you need to determine the type of work expected to be registered for copyright so that you understand what documents will need to be prepared. For example, applied artworks should be printed on A4 paper; for music works, you need a music and lyrics sheet or recording; for computer programs, you need a CD storing source code, interface in addition to accompanying documents, etc. |
| Step 2 | Apply for copyright registration
Submit a full set of documents according to the list above to the Copyright Office in person, by post, or online. In case of submit it in person, you can submit it at the office in HCM City or Da Nang City. The prescribed processing time is 15 working dates. However, this time may be longer. |
| Step 3 | Receive results
At the end of the application processing time, the Copyright Office will issue you a Copyright Registration Certificate or a notice of refusal of the copyright registration clearly stating the reason for the refusal. |
LIST OF DOCUMENTS
- Declaration for copyright registration or related rights registration (as sample) signed or fingerprinted by the author, copyright owner, or related right owner unless there is no physical ability to sign or fingerprint;
- 02 copies of work (including electronic ones) or 02 copies of fixed versions of performances, audio recordings, video recordings, and broadcasts;
- Power of attorney if the applicant is a person authorized by the author, copyright owner, or related rights owner as prescribed in Clause 6 Article 38 of this Decree;
- Documents proving the right owner: 01 copy of Citizen Identity Card or Passport; Documents proving the legal status of the organization: 01 copy of the Certificate of Business Registration or the Establishment License or the Establishment Decision; Documents proving that the right owner due to the assignment of creative tasks is the decision to assign tasks or confirmation of assigning individuals of that organ or organization the tasks; Documents proving the right owner due to entering into a creative contract are the contract, rules, contest organizing rules, and some other documents depending on each case.
- Written consent of co-authors, if the work has co-authors;
- Written consent of the co-owners, if the copyright and related rights are jointly owned;
- In case the work uses the personal image of another person, it must have the written consent of that person in accordance with the law.
COMMITMENT TO SERVICES
On time
All that we do will be planned specifically in terms of time and content. You can control what we do, and the time to completion, and in all cases, we help you maintain the enterprise’s compliance with the deadlines with competent authorities and employees.
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We commit to the accuracy of the contents of consultation, established documents, and services we provide to customers. We aim to provide you with a safe and effective legal solution for your business operations.
Security
We establish a confidentiality commitment with you, so information about the enterprise, human resources, finance, etc., and other contents related to enterprises and investors will only be disclosed with your consent or in accordance with the laws of Vietnam.
SERVICE PERFORMANCE PROCESS
Assign
CDLAF assigns designated personnel responsible for ensuring information security, ensuring that only assigned individuals have the right to access information and handle client communication.
Collect information and prepare the service contents
Assigned personnel are responsible for collecting clients information, reviewing regulations and preparing service content.
Control the quality
The Board of Lawyers and Counsels reviews the service content prepared by the assigned personnel before it is sent to clients for their review.
Clients’ approval
Clients review and approve the service content prepared by CDLAF. When requested, meetings are held to explain the prepared content.
Completion
Personnel responsible for service completion directly implement it at the competent authority (if required). They also monitor the progress, report the results, and hand them over to clients.
After-service support
Guide clients to perform necessary tasks related to the delivered results and provide updates on changes in legal regulations.
REASONS FOR CHOOSING CDLAF’S SERVICES
- We provide you with effective and comprehensive legal solutions, help you save your money, maintain compliance in the enterprise, and simplify all legal issues when doing business in Vietnam;
- As a law firm established in Vietnam, we have close relationships and knowledge of working methods, and policies of competent authorities, which facilitates you when operating in Vietnam;
- CDLAF Lawyers have held many important positions in law firms, banks, financial enterprises, foreign enterprises. Therefore, our lawyers provide students with the legal regulations as well as the actual solutions and opinions of competent authorities, see more about human resources.
- The system of forms about enterprise, labor, tax, etc. available and constantly updated will be provided as soon as customers request.
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