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Software copyright registration is the fastest and most affordable IP protection in China. Essential for app stores, investment due diligence, and infringement disputes.
Software copyright registration with the Copyright Protection Center of China (CPCC) provides legal proof of authorship and creation date. While copyright technically exists automatically upon creation, registration provides critical evidentiary weight in disputes. It is required by some Chinese app stores for listing, it strengthens your position when seeking investment from Chinese partners, and it serves as a prerequisite for certain government tax incentives and subsidies available to technology companies operating in China.
The registration process requires three key documents: source code excerpts showing the first and last 30 pages of your codebase, a software description document explaining the software's purpose, architecture, and key functions, and a user manual or operation guide. We provide templates and formatting guidance for each document to ensure your submission meets CPCC standards the first time.
What's Included
Starting from $600
Process
Typical timeline: 2-3 months
You provide source code excerpts (first and last 30 pages), a software description, and user manual. We guide you through exactly what's needed.
We review and format all documentation to meet CPCC requirements, ensure classification is correct, and prepare the formal application.
Your application is submitted to the Copyright Protection Center of China. We handle all communication with the examiner.
CPCC reviews your application and issues the registration certificate. We deliver the digital certificate to you.
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