The complete process and fees for software copyright application are as follows:
1.Preparation materials: First of all, you need to prepare the materials required for software copyright application, including software copyright application form, software source** and related documents, software function specifications, software copyright statements, etc.
2.Consult with a professional organization: It is recommended to consult a professional organization before applying for software copyright to understand the specific requirements and process of the application, and obtain relevant guidance.
3.Prepare application materials: Prepare complete and accurate application materials according to the requirements of software copyright application, including filling in the application form, describing software functions and innovations, etc.
4.Submit the application materials: Submit the prepared application materials to the Software Copyright Registration Center of the National Copyright Administration or the local provincial copyright office.
5.Examination and registration: After the application materials have been preliminarily examined, they will enter the substantive examination stage. The National Copyright Administration or the provincial copyright office will review the application materials to confirm whether the software meets the requirements of software copyright protection. If the examination is passed, a certificate of registration of the software copyright will be issued.
In terms of fees, software copyright application involves the following costs:
1.Application fee: If the software copyright application is submitted through the company, the application fee needs to be paid in the range of several hundred to several thousand yuan.
2.Courier fee: The application materials submitted need to be sent to the Copyright Office by courier, so a courier fee will be required (online applications can be submitted after the June 2023 reform, and corrections submitted before this time may need to be mailed).
It is worth noting that the above fees are only the fees for the software copyright application stage, and the annual fee needs to be paid to maintain the validity of the software copyright after the application is successful.
To sum up, the cost of software copyright application mainly includes application fee, material identification fee and courier fee, etc., and the specific cost depends on factors such as the classification of the software, the number of lines and the degree of complexity. It is advisable to consult with a professional body or consult relevant information to understand the specific fee standards and procedures.