CONDITIONS FOR WEBSITE INTERFACE COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION

Through website interface copyright registration, businesses not only have the opportunity to protect intellectual property but also affirm their position and reputation in the increasingly growing digital market through branding, uniqueness and creativity of the product in the online environment. However, it is necessary to note some issues related to website interface copyright registration procedures and documents.

Subjects to implement website interface copyright registration

The website interface can be registered as a work of applied art, which belongs to the group of literary, artistic and scientific works protected by copyright according to the provisions of Intellectual Property law.

Procedures for website interface copyright registration are carried out by the author, owner or person authorized by the author or owner.

Conditions for website interface copyright registration

It is necessary to fully meet the conditions for being granted a Certificate of registered copyright

– Authors, co-authors, copyright holders, copyright co-owners of works satisfy requirements;

– Works fall under formats or categories specified;

– Composition of application conforms to the regulations.

(Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 38 of Decree 17/2023/ND-CP).

The requirements for the website interface as works of applied art in the copyright registration dossier must satisfy regulations

– Copies of the works must be depicted on A4 paper with accurate composition, contours, color, and shapes;

–  If the works contain letters or words that are not Vietnamese, these letters and words must be accompanied by Vietnamese pronunciation and translated to Vietnamese (if possible). If the works contain numbers other than Arabic or Roman numbers, the numbers must be translated to Arabic numbers;

– Works containing information relating to medical, education, or other field require confirmation and assessment documents issued by competent authorities.

(Pursuant to Clause 6, Article 43 of Decree 17/2023/ND-CP)

Refusal to issue copyright registration certificate for website interface if the conditions are not met

Competent authorities shall reject the application for issuance of certificate of registered copyright for website interface in the following cases:

– Failure to meet the conditions for issuance of the copyright registration certificate according to regulations;

– The works are found to have format or contents that: Violate the Constitution, regulations and law; plot against the Communist Party or the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; contradict fine traditions, customs, morals of the people; engage in superstition and details of other nature as per the law;

– The works are currently under disputes, complaints, denunciation and not resolved by legitimate effective decisions of competent authorities, courts, or arbitration;

– Competent authorities do not receive adequate application or adequate adjusted application after the time limit regulated.

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