Guide to Copyright Registration in China

Copyright protects original creative expressions of ideas that subsist in a fixed medium such as on a piece of paper, on an artist’s canvas, on a disc, or on magnetically recordable media. Copyrightable expressions are known as “works”. It is a form of intellectual property that protects a creator’s exclusive right to control who reproduces or alters the product of their original creative effort. Though your original work is automatically protected by copyright the moment it is created, it is advisable to apply for a voluntary registration to provide proof of your ownership of the copyright, which can save you time and money in case of a dispute later.

Here is a short video explaining how to create an account on the official website for Copyright registration (https://www.ccopyright.com.cn/) . For more information, download the IP Guide below.