If you are interested in obtaining copyright
protection for a newly created app, you should be aware that copyrighting an
app is likely eligible for two separate tiers of copyright protection. The
process of copyrighting an app is actually automatic. Registering an app with
the U.S. Copyright Office takes several steps. Copyright protections apply to
works that are both published and unpublished, so please note to copyright your
app it does not have to exist in the marketplace for the automatic protections
associated with copyrights to apply to it.
Copyright in Vietnam
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, an eligible work attains automatic copyright
protection “the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is
perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.“ This means
that original works of authorship like apps are copyright protected by default.
But, many rights ordinarily associated with intellectual property protections
may not be enforceable in court unless you or your company registers your copyrighted
work with the government.
The Registration
Process
Registering your app
with the U.S. Copyright Office is generally a good idea because you will need
to have done so in order to file a lawsuit in the event that another individual
or business infringes upon your intellectual property protections. Registration
also allows you to ensure that the details of your copyright registration
become part of the public record, which may be advantageous for any number of
reasons.
The copyright
registration process is relatively straightforward. The U.S. Copyright Office
provides creators with copyright application forms and fee-related details on
its website. A copy of your work must be sent with your copyright application
and is non-returnable. It is important to fill out the detailed copyright
application completely and correctly or you will risk rejection of your
registration. Any delay in registration approval may affect future intellectual property litigation. For this reason, it may be
beneficial to have an attorney review your copyright registration application
before you submit it. Taking this step will better ensure that your copyright
application is approved upon its initial submission.
It is worth noting
that you can protect your app in a variety of ways beyond copyright protection.
For example, elements of your creation may benefit from patent and/or trademark
protection. An intellectual property attorney will be able to advise you of what steps
you may need to take in order to better ensure that your rights are fully
addressed in the event of infringement. The app marketplace is competitive, so this risk is
increasingly becoming a reality for app developers.
Copyright is violated
on a regular basis in the music, publishing and software industries. ANT
Lawyers IP practice offers client in protecting and enforcing copyrights
and similar intellectual property rights as following:
·
Advise legal matters
of copyright and related rights in Vietnam and abroad;
·
Conduct searches and
provide information on copyright and related rights, advice measures to protect
copyright and related rights in Vietnam and abroad;
·
Complete the
applications and file to register copyright and related rights;
· Enforce the copyright
and related rights, including investigation, supervision, negotiation,
mediation, lawsuit initiation to handle infringement in Vietnam and oversea.
If you are looking for
an experienced IP
services in Vietnam to help you with your IP application, you should visit
ANTLawyers.vn. Our attorneys have experience with the IP process and will work
closely with you as you apply for your IP.
