GAME COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

In the rapidly evolving world of gaming, copyright registration for games is not only a legal procedure but also a crucial step in safeguarding intellectual property and ensuring the rights of developers. So, how can game copyright protection be performed, and what are the procedures involved?

Game copyright protection

Games can be defined as a type of computer program eligible for copyright protection under the category of authorial rights.

Therein, computer program means a set of instructions expressed in the form of commands, codes, diagrams and other forms which, when incorporated in a device run by computer programming languages in a manner that is enables a computer or device to perform a job or achieve a specific result. Computer programs are protected in the same manner as literature works, whether they are source codes or machine codes.

It is necessary to register for game copyright protection

Belonging to the type of work protected by copyright, game programs are protected under the automatic protection mechanism.

However, registering for game protection establishes a clear and official legal basis, helping authors and owners not need to fulfill the obligation to prove rights to the works they create or own when there is a problem or dispute occurs.

Procedure for registering game copyright protection

The order of execution is as follows:

Step 1: The person with demand on protection prepares and submits an application to register for game copyright protection

Authors and copyright owners of the games can directly or authorize other organizations or individuals to submit registration documents at the Copyright ofice under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Registration dossiers can be submitted in person, via postal service or via the online Public Service Portal.

– Step 2: The competent authority processes the application

Within 15 working days from the date of receipt of a valid application, the state management agency in charge of copyright and related rights is responsible for issuing a Copyright certificate for the game program.

In case of refusal to issue a Certificate, the competent authority must notify the applicant in writing.

– Step 3: Official recording and publication of registered copyright of game program

Registered copyright certificates and registered related rights certificates shall be officially recorded in the National Register of Copyright and Related Rights.

Decisions on the grant, re-grant, renewal and cancellation of effectiveness of registered copyright certificates and registered related rights certificates shall be published in the Official Gazette on copyright and related rights.

The result of carrying out the procedure is a Certificate issued by the Copyright Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The copyright certificate (game copyright) is valid throughout the territory of Vietnam.

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