For software, artwork, aesthetically distinctive packaging designs, written works and other eligible creative content with a China business or enforcement need.
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China Copyright Registration
Copyright can arise without registration, but a Chinese registration certificate may be useful evidence in licensing, platform complaints and some enforcement settings.
No online checkout. We review the matter first and confirm the scope, fees, and contracting entity in writing.
Functional industrial products and their utilitarian features are not presented here as copyright works. Eligibility, originality, ownership chain and deposit materials must be reviewed for the specific creative content; product appearance should be assessed separately for design-patent protection.
Typical standard scope
Document authorship and ownership for eligible works used or enforced in China.
- 01Work-type and applicant review
- 02Ownership-chain review
- 03Application and deposit-material preparation
- 04Submission and status reporting
- 05Certificate delivery when issued
Before you instruct us
Connect the work, its creator, and the proposed applicant.
For a brand asset, illustration, photograph, or software project, begin with a short description of the work and its business use. Identify who created it and whether an employee, contractor, studio, or other party was involved.
Explain any transfer or licensing arrangement and the reason you need the registration. We can then identify the records and representative materials to review, agree on the work covered, and distinguish registration preparation from a separate ownership dispute or enforcement matter.
Information to prepare
Start with identifying information, then share material safely.
- Applicant record
- Author and creation details
- Ownership or assignment documents
- Required work sample
- Publication and prior-registration information
Copyright registration fees
Three commonly requested services.
Written / Literary Works
No word count limit.
Total feeUS$360
Fine Art & Photographic Works
Works may be submitted in JPG format.
Total feeUS$360
Musical, Dramatic, Quyi, Choreographic & Acrobatic Works
MP4 files up to 1 GB accepted; use a USB drive for larger files.
Quyi refers to Chinese folk art forms, including storytelling and crosstalk.
The examiner may classify the work as audiovisual, which may change the official fee. Final classification and fees are subject to the registration authority.
Total feeUS$360
The total fee applies within the standard scope for the work types listed above. Other work types and any additional work are quoted after review. The final scope and fees are confirmed in the written proposal.
How the matter proceeds
Every step leaves a clear owner and deadline.
- 01
Confirm the matter and deadline
- 02
Complete conflict and confidentiality steps
- 03
Agree on scope, fees, and the contracting entity
- 04
Perform the work and report the next deadline
Common questions
China Copyright Registration
What content is suitable for copyright review?
Software, artwork, aesthetically distinctive packaging designs, written works and other original creative expression can be reviewed for eligibility.
Can an industrial product itself be registered as copyright?
No. Functional industrial products and utilitarian features should be assessed through the appropriate patent route. Eligible aesthetic packaging artwork or other separable creative expression can be reviewed independently.
Can a company apply?
Often yes, subject to the authorship and ownership record.
When is a separate quote needed?
The listed work types have a standard total fee of US$360. Other work types or additional work require a separate quote. Classification, ownership history, deposit format and supporting evidence may affect the final scope and fees.