Copyright on Computer Programs and Databases

Copyright on Computer Programs and Databases

Computer programs are subject to legal protection as literary works. Copyright covers operating systems, software packages, mobile applications, user online services, and other computer software. The rights of the software author arise upon its creation and do not require state registration by law.

~20 000 RUB

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About the service

Copyright on Computer Programs and Databases
In civil disputes, such as those concerning authorship or unauthorized use of a product, the rights holder will have to prove their rights to the disputed object.

Voluntary registration of computer programs and databases with Rospatent helps protect the interests of the author(s).

According to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, exclusive rights to software are valid for the author's lifetime plus 70 years thereafter.

Territorially, copyright protection applies not only in Russia but also in other countries that are parties to the Berne Convention. According to the Berne Convention, copyright deposited in one member country (including the Russian Federation) is recognized by all member countries and does not require additional depositing in these countries.

We provide:

  • free initial consultation;

  • assistance in preparing deposited materials and a report;

  • preparation, submission, and support of the application for registration with Rospatent;

  • payment of fees;

  • regular updates on each registration stage;

  • documentation for accounting purposes;

  • correspondence management with Rospatent;

  • collecting the certificate.

Get a consultation

Get a free preliminary assessment of your trademark's protectability, including the identification of relevant Nice Classification classes

For submitting an application

You need to

  • Description of the software, including its purpose and intended application area

  • Details about the author(s) and their quantity

  • Consent of the author(s) to disclose their information

  • Consent for the processing of personal data

  • Power of attorney

You don't need to

  • Study the requirements of Rospatent and the registration process

  • Research where and how to pay the fees

  • Correspond with the patent office

  • Collect documents from Rospatent

Security

  • We offer guidance on the next steps if you encounter a preliminary registration denial
  • Risks are covered up to 10,000,000 RUB with Zetta Insurance Company
  • Two-level protection of confidential customer information
  • Reminder to renew the trademark

They trust us

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Berlin-Chemie Menarini
Potato
Medci
Ochakovo
Yachts
Solution 45
AMD technologies
Gorzdrav
Dobryninsky
Tanuki
Madison
The Paint Center
Mail.ru
1C
Berlin-Chemie Menarini
Potato
Medci
Ochakovo
Yachts
Solution 45
AMD technologies
Gorzdrav
Dobryninsky
Tanuki
Madison
The Paint Center

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Subject of inquiry
  • Trademarks
  • Sale of Trademarks
  • Registration of the Country of Origin
  • Registration of Geographical Indication (GI)
  • Copyright
  • Inventions, utility models, industrial designs
  • Copyright on Computer Programs and Databases
  • Maintaining the Validity of Protective Documents
  • Legal services