Operational software is software that is developed to meet the business needs of a business on the internet. Different from general software development, in addition to technical implementation, operation software also needs to consider user experience, marketing strategy and other aspects. Therefore, the protection of copyright is also different from that of general software.
1. Characteristics of operating software.
1.Complexity: The development and maintenance of operational software requires a large number of developers, product personnel, and operation personnel, so the interface and algorithms of operational software are more complex than those of traditional software.
2.Extensive content: Operational software usually involves a variety of content such as text, audio, etc., so it is necessary to classify and protect a variety of content.
3.User experience is important: The design of operating software must focus on user experience, so the copyright protection of operating software is inextricably linked to relevant legal provisions in terms of UI design.
2. Scope of copyright protection of operating software.
1.Program source**: The operation of software source** is the core of copyright protection, and the protection of the source code is aimed at ensuring the technical content of development and the protection of intellectual property rights.
2.Interface design: The interface design of operating software is an important part of the user experience, and the scope of legal protection involved mainly includes copyright law and trademark law.
3.Database and data model: The storage, management and analysis of user data in the operation software involves the design and use of database and data model, and the relevant copyright protection mainly involves the computer software protection regulations and the copyright law.
4.Audio, image, etc.: The content contained in the operating software needs to pay special attention to copyright issues, and the relevant scope of protection involves the provisions of the Copyright Law, the Copyright Law and the Regulations on the Administration of Railway Transportation Safety.
3. How to protect the copyright of operating software.
1.Registered software copyright: Through the registration of software copyright, the intellectual property rights of software source code, operation interface, database and data model can be protected. The term of protection of copyright is generally 50 years in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Law.
2.Determine ownership: In the process of software development, it is necessary to ensure that the ownership of intellectual property rights of developers, product personnel, and operation personnel of the operating software is clear. When developing software, you should sign a confidentiality agreement and an intellectual property agreement to ensure intellectual property rights.
3.Protecting intellectual property rights through contracts: Protecting software intellectual property rights through contract signing, such as technical service agreements, software maintenance agreements, etc.
4.Prevention of infringement: After the release of the software, copyright supervision should be strengthened, and the infringement should be stopped in a timely manner to protect the intellectual property rights of the software.
To sum up, the copyright protection of operating software needs to be considered in many aspects, including source code, interface design, database and data model, and multi-** content. Protecting software intellectual property requires the use of a variety of methods, including copyright registration, determination of ownership, contract protection of intellectual property, etc. After the release of the software, strengthen copyright supervision, stop infringement in a timely manner, and protect the intellectual property rights of the software.