In the digital age, online communication and interaction methods such as fanpages are becoming increasingly popular. However, this also creates conditions for many individuals and organizations to take advantage of the reputation to create fake fanpages, post similar content to provide unofficial products and services or perform acts that affect the rights and legitimate interests of the owner. So can a fanpage be copyrighted? The following article by VCD will help readers understand better.
1. Is a fanpage protected by copyright?
A fanpage is a public information page created on social networking platforms for an individual, organization, business or community to share content, interact and build relationships with the public. Fanpages are often used for many different purposes such as advertising, marketing, branding, customer care and community connection. Through fanpages, organizations and businesses can take advantage of the power of social networks to reach customers, increase interaction, nurture sustainable relationships and enhance brand recognition.
According to Clause 1, Article 14 of the current Intellectual Property Law, which specifically stipulates the subjects protected by copyright, it can be seen that: Fanpages are not directly protected by copyright, because the types of works prescribed by law do not include the form of ‘fanpage’. However, it is still possible to register copyright for content components on fanpages such as logos, articles, images, videos, etc. Depending on the needs and desired scope of protection, individuals or organizations can choose the appropriate type of work to register for copyright protection.
2. Copyright registration procedures for Fanpage
To copyright a Fanpage, individuals and organizations can register copyright for components such as logos, articles, images, videos, etc. in the form of literary, journalistic or applied art works, depending on the specific nature of each content.
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 50 of the current Intellectual Property Law, there are specific regulations on copyright registration dossiers in general and fanpage copyright dossiers in particular:
The copyright registration dossier will depend on the form of registration, within the scope of this article, we will guide the registration dossier in the form of copyright.
- Copyright registration application form;
- Two copies of the work for copyright registration;
- Power of attorney, if the applicant is an authorized person;
- Documents proving the right to submit an application, if the applicant enjoys that right from another person due to inheritance, transfer, or succession;
- Written consent of co-authors, if the work has co-authors;
- Written consent of co-owners, if the copyright is jointly owned.
Copyright registration applications are submitted to the Copyright Office. Within 51 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid application, the Copyright Office will issue a decision to grant a Certificate of Copyright Registration to the applicant. In case of rejection, the competent authority will clearly notify the applicant of the reasons for adjustment or supplement of necessary information.
Fanpage copyright registration is essentially the process of registering copyright for the content that you have invested effort, time, ideas and finance to create. This procedure is carried out at the Copyright Office to ensure legal ownership of the works on the fanpage.
3. Copyright registration service for Fanpage
VCD is a professional representative organization, fully qualified and capable of supporting customers in carrying out copyright registration procedures, including Fanpage protection registration. When choosing VCD, customers will be committed to comprehensive support with the following specific tasks:
- Full consultation on legal issues related to Fanpage protection registration.
- Guidance on preparation and provision of necessary information and documents to clearly identify the registration content.
- Drafting copyright registration documents in a complete, accurate and legal manner.
- Representing customers in submitting documents directly to the Copyright Office – the competent state agency to issue Copyright Registration Certificates.
- Monitoring and promptly updating the status of document processing, informing customers of progress.
- Support in handling any issues that arise (if any) during the process of receiving and processing the application.
- Receive and deliver the Certificate of Copyright Registration issued by the Copyright Office as committed.
- Advise and support any issues that arise, exercise rights and obligations related to the content of the Fanpage that has been registered for protection.
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