In the digital economy era, a website is not just an “online store” but also an intangible asset that brings immense added value to an enterprise. However, the copying of source code and the “plagiarism” of design interfaces are widespread. To protect your brainchild, the website copyright registration process (including both the interface and source code) is a vital, life-or-death legal step.
Join SBLAW to explore the detailed forms, documentation, procedures, and full-service website copyright registration solutions in the article below!
- Why is Website Copyright Registration Extremely Important?
Although copyright arises automatically upon creation, owning an official Certificate of Copyright Registration provides superior legal and commercial advantages:
- Exemption from the burden of proof: When a dispute occurs with a competitor, you will not need to waste time and expenses proving your ownership over that website.
- Enhancing business valuation: A copyrighted website is a legitimate intangible asset, creating immense brand and enterprise value during fundraising, Initial Public Offerings (IPO), or Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
- In What Forms Are Websites Protected?
A website is a complex, composite work; therefore, website copyright is protected by law under two main forms:
- Interface Protection (UI/UX): The design interface of a website can be registered for protection as a Work of Applied Art (Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 13 of Decree No. 22/2018/ND-CP).
- Source Code Protection: The website’s source code is defined and protected as a Computer Program (Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 22 of the Intellectual Property Law). Computer programs are protected as independent works, regardless of whether they are expressed in source code or machine language.
- What Documents Need to be Prepared for Website Copyright Registration?
The registration dossier will vary depending on whether you want to protect the interface or the source code.
- Dossier for Website Interface Registration (Work of Applied Art)
- Website copyright registration application form.
- 02 printed copies of the website interface on A4 paper.
- The author’s written commitment of independent creation regarding the interface, strictly without copying others.
- The author’s declaration regarding the ownership of the work (if the author is also the owner).
- Job assignment decision for the design employee (if the company is the owner) or a contract hiring a third party to create the interface.
- Copies of the author’s ID card/Citizen Identity Card/Passport and a copy of the owner’s Business Registration Certificate (or Citizen Identity Card if the owner is an individual).
- Dossier for Website Source Code Registration (Computer Program)
- 02 CDs containing the entire source code of the website.
- 02 printed copies of the source code along with the website’s homepage interface.
- The author’s written commitment of independent coding, without copying.
- Job assignment decision for the programming employee (coder) or a contract hiring an external partner to design the website.
- Copies of the author’s ID card/Citizen Identity Card (the coder).
- Copies of the owner’s ID card/Citizen Identity Card (individual) or Business Registration Certificate (if the owner is a company).
- Reputable Website Copyright Registration Service at SBLAW
Legal procedures regarding intellectual property usually demand strict professional expertise. The website copyright registration service at SBLAW is committed to bringing absolute satisfaction, thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our team of lawyers and senior legal experts.
By choosing SBLAW, clients will receive:
- In-depth consultation: Addressing all inquiries regarding registration procedures directly or via email.
- Dossier review: Guiding preparation and assessing the legal validity of all documents provided by the client.
- Accurate drafting: Directly drafting the registration dossier and sending it to the client for signature and approval.
- Full-service representation: Acting on behalf of the client to carry out all working procedures with state authorities until the certificate is successfully received.
- Comprehensive protection: Consulting on solutions to thoroughly handle acts of infringement or plagiarism of your website copyright.
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