In the current integration period, human intellectual products are increasingly valued, and copyright protection for intellectual products is essential. Textbooks and learning materials are often infringed upon, in forms such as copying and printing without permission. These actions not only affect the rights of the author but also reduce the value of intellectual products. Therefore, registering copyright for teaching textbooks not only protects the rights and legitimate interests of the author but is also an important measure to help resolve disputes when necessary. The following article by VCD will help you.
1. The role of textbooks
A textbook is a system of teaching programs for a subject, designed and compiled based on a specific subject program. It serves as official teaching materials for teachers and learning materials for students, helping to organize effective lessons and supporting the process of self-study and research. The role of the textbook is demonstrated through the following basic contents:
- Improving training quality:
- Rich self-study materials: The textbook not only provides basic knowledge but also expands the amount of information, helping students have more materials for self-study. This not only encourages self-study but also develops skills in analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge in practice.
- Developing research capacity: With quality textbooks, students can access research works and scientific articles, thereby forming the habit of self-discovery and learning, contributing to improving critical thinking ability.
- Improve teaching quality:
- Innovate teaching methods: The curriculum provides lecturers with diverse materials and content, allowing them to apply more creative and interactive teaching methods. This not only increases students’ interest but also helps improve teaching effectiveness.
- Continuous professional development: Compiling and publishing curriculum is an opportunity for lecturers to update new knowledge, thereby improving their professional qualifications. These documents also help lecturers improve their pedagogical skills, creating a positive learning environment.
- Build the training institution’s brand:
- Effective brand promotion: A high-quality curriculum system not only helps affirm the reputation of the training institution but also creates a positive impression in the hearts of students and society. Professionalism in compiling curriculum demonstrates a strong commitment to educational quality.
- Commitment to training quality: Proactively producing textbooks that meet scientific standards and are suitable for the school’s professional characteristics is a testament to training capacity. This creates conditions for society to monitor and evaluate the quality of education accurately.
2. Legal provisions on copyright for textbooks
Subjects protected by copyright for textbooks and other works expressed in the form of writing or other characters are specified in Article 14 of the current Law on Intellectual Property. Thus, textbooks and instructional materials in education are subjects protected by copyright law. Registering a copyright for teaching textbooks is not a mandatory form for copyright protection. However, if an individual or organization has created a new teaching content, it is advisable to register the copyright for that work. Then the author’s teaching content will be guaranteed maximum benefits in case of any dispute or violation.
- The application for copyright registration for textbooks includes:
- Application for copyright registration for textbooks according to form No. 07 of Circular 08/2023/TT-BVHTTDL.
- Two copies printed on A4 paper of the registered teaching materials, accompanied by 02 CDs recording the content of the materials.
- Authorization letter: If the applicant is an authorized person.
- Documents proving the right to apply: If the right is inherited, transferred or inherited.
- Consent of co-authors: If there are co-authors.
- Consent of co-owners: If the copyright is jointly owned.
- Some notes are as follows:
- The application must be in Vietnamese and signed by the author, copyright owner or authorized person.
- A summary of the content of the work, performance, recording or broadcast program is required.
- Provide the name of the author and derivative work (if any).
- Clearly state the time, place, and form of publication.
- Guarantee of responsibility for the information in the application.
According to Article 52 of the current Law on Intellectual Property, the time limit for copyright registration is stipulated as follows: Within forty-five working days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the state management agency for copyright and related rights shall be responsible for issuing a Certificate of Copyright Registration and a Certificate of Related Rights Registration to the applicant.
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